HO GP15T Locomotive with DCC and Sound Rio Grande #5970 (ATHG13346)

HO GP15T Locomotive with DCC & Sound in Rio Grande #5970 is a ready-to-run HO-scale model designed to replicate the turbocharged GP15T variant used for yard work and light road service. This four-axle locomotive is accurately painted in Rio Grande colors and captures the distinctive styling and detailing of the GP15T family for realistic on-layout operation.

Inside, the model features an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and dual cube speakers, with sound operable in both DC and DCC modes. In DCC it delivers full function control, while in DC the engine, horn, and bell still respond. The unit offers NMRA-compliant functions, precise slow-speed performance, and MU lashup capability, with a CV chart included for tuning. Built on a heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and pulling power and with all-wheel electrical pickup for reliable current flow, it’s designed for smooth, quiet operation on HO layouts with a minimum 18-inch radius (22-inch radius recommended).