HO GEN AC4400CW Locomotive CP #8610 (ATHG-2044)

HO-scale GE AC4400CW diesel locomotive in CP livery, road number 8610. This Genesis-class model from Athearn is designed for authentic Canadian Pacific operation on HO layouts, delivering prototype-accurate detailing such as a full cab interior, see-through cab windows, etched walkways, and precisely painted schemes. It features LED lighting with lifelike brightness, illuminated number boards, and front and rear walkway lights, plus ground lighting above the front truck where applicable for realistic night scenes. The DCC-ready chassis accepts a 21-pin NEM decoder via Quick Plug, and a heavy die-cast frame with a Genesis five-pole motor provides smooth, quiet pulling, while all-wheel electrical pickup and RP25 wheel contours ensure reliable performance on common HO track. Fine-scale Celcon handrails, windshield wipers, lift rings, wire grab irons, a detailed fuel tank with fillers and breather pipes, and coupler levers complete the prototype look, with McHenry scale knuckle couplers that are Kadee compatible for easy operation.

Across the AC4400CW family, variations reflect the real fleet, including road-number-specific details and paint schemes with primer patches or faded finishes that reproduce in-service wear. Some versions are equipped with onboard DCC sound using SoundTraxx Tsunami2 and dual speakers for rich, responsive sound, with full DCC functionality, while others are suitable for DC operation. The model supports a minimum 18-inch radius with a 22-inch radius recommended for the smoothest running, and features see-through cab windows, a full cab interior, detailed underbody components, and decoupler-friendly McHenry/knuckle couplers for reliable operation on busy mains and yards.