HO M-K California Cab Coach with Lights, CDTX #8314 (ATHG24411)

HO M-K California Cab Coach with Lights is a detailed HO-scale bi-level cab car designed for authentic Amtrak California push-pull trains. It features long-life LED lighting and an on-board DCC decoder by NCE that operates in both DCC and analog DC, with lighting functions controllable in DCC. Sound-equipped versions include a Tsunami SoundCar decoder with exclusive Surfliner sounds—A/C, doors opening and closing with a beep, station announcements, vacuum toilet operation, and rail sounds—paired with working headlights and flashing ditch lights to bring nighttime operation to life. The interior is lit with LED lighting to highlight the car’s two levels and passenger spaces.

Beyond lighting and sound, the model emphasizes authentic California Car details, including tinted windows and era-appropriate paint and interior color separation, with separate color schemes for floors, walls, seats, and control spaces. Cab cars reproduce original or modified headlight and antenna arrangements, while the California Car family includes configurations such as coach and cafe cars, each with unique interior features. Built with McHenry scale knuckle couplers, RP25 wheel contours, and all-wheel electrical pickup, this car is designed for reliable operation on HO track and serves as a convincing centerpiece for Amtrak California push-pull layouts.