HO GP18 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, NW #949 (ATHG-1376)

HO Scale GP18 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, Northwest 949. This detailed HO model brings authentic GP18 operation to your layout, combining a robust drive with an onboard DCC decoder and SoundTrax Tsunami2 sound. It runs on both DC and DCC layouts, and two cube speakers deliver engine, horn, and bell sounds for a convincing, immersive operation.

Designed for serious model railroaders, the locomotive features see-through cab windows with a full interior, etched radiator and fan grilles, fine-scale Celcon handrails, and body-mounted scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee. It rides on Blomberg-B trucks with accurate bearing caps, uses RP25 wheel contours for smooth tracking on HO track, and sits on a heavy die-cast frame for greater traction. DCC-ready Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with a 21-pin NEM connector enables easy DCC setup, while bidirectional LED lighting keeps headlights at a constant brightness. Northwest 949 road-number details include dynamic brakes, long-hood forward operation, a 5-chime horn, exhaust spark arrestors, hood-mounted bell, and NW-modified left side skirting with access doors; minimum radius is 18 inches, with 22 inches recommended for best performance.