HO GE Dash 9-44CW Locomotive with DCC and Sound BNSF Heritage I #1044 (ATHG-1221)

HO-scale GE Dash 9-44CW Locomotive with DCC and Sound in BNSF Heritage I livery, number 1044, is a detailed mainline diesel model designed for authentic operation on HO layouts. It captures the Dash 9’s bold silhouette and features an illuminated lighting package—ground lights above the front trucks, front and rear walkway lights, and illuminated number boards—along with etched see-through walkway steps and a full cab interior to enhance on-layout realism.

Under the shell, a Genesis driveline powers a 5-pole skew-wound motor with precision flywheels and a multi-link drivetrain for smooth, reliable performance. The model rides on a heavy die-cast frame with all-wheel drive, RP25-contoured wheels, and body-mounted scale knuckle couplers for authentic operation. The DCC-ready version supports Quick Plug 21-pin decoders, while the sound-equipped variant adds a SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder with two speakers for engine, horn, and bell sounds on both DC and DCC, with full NMRA-compatible functions and adjustable CVs (a CV chart is included). Prototypical detailing includes accurate paint, and the layout-friendly minimum radius is 18 inches, with 22 inches recommended for best results.