HO Dash 9-44CW Locomotive UP #9741 (ATHG31563)

HO-scale Union Pacific Dash 9-44CW Locomotive, road number 9741, is a highly detailed ready-to-run model that recreates a CNW-patched UP unit from the mid-1990s. It features authentic CNW patching with precise logo placement and burn marks, along with a ghost outline of the original CNW number, and UP logos on side equipment doors complemented by a medium snowplow. The paint scheme mirrors the early UP livery, and a modeler-installed GPS dome is included for later-era operation, with a Leslie RS3L horn for authentic sound. This unit remained in CNW paint into the late 2010s, making it a convincing centerpiece for Union Pacific–themed layouts that feature heritage detailing.

On the rails, the model blends Genesis‑grade engineering with meticulous detailing: a five-pole skew-wound motor, precision flywheels, a multi-link drivetrain, and a heavy die-cast frame for traction and quiet operation, plus all‑wheel electrical pickup and RP25 wheels for stable performance. Realistic lighting and access features include illuminated ground lights above the front trucks, front and rear walkway lights, and number boards, along with etched, see-through walkway steps and a full cab interior visible through clear windows. The locomotive is DCC-ready with Quick Plug 21-pin NEM connectors, and sound-equipped variants add onboard SoundTraxx Tsunami2 with dual speakers. A Primed for Grime option supports weathering, and the model is designed for 18" minimum curves (22" recommended) for versatile layout integration.