HO GP18 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, NW #945 (ATHG-1375)

HO-scale GP18 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, Northwest 945 — a ready-to-run diesel designed to deliver authentic GP18 power and detailed sound on an HO layout. It features an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2, dual speakers, and operation in both DC and DCC, with a see-through cab and full interior that reveal the throttle and controls as the layout comes alive.

Road-number-specific details faithfully reproduce prototype cues for 945, including dynamic brakes, long-hood forward operation, a hood-mounted bell, a 5-chime horn, exhaust spark arrestors, and NW modified left-side skirting with access doors. The model rides on Blomberg-B trucks with bearing caps, uses a heavy die-cast frame for traction, and employs a 5-pole skew-wound motor with precision gears for smooth, quiet operation. It is DCC-ready with Quick Plug plug-and-play technology and a 21-pin NEM connector, accepts NMRA CVs for MU lashups and speed control, and features body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers (Kadee compatible), RP25 wheel contours, etched grilles, fine Celcon handrails, and a detailed cab interior. Minimum radius is 18 inches (22 inches recommended) for reliable operation on typical HO tracks.