HO Dash 9-44CW Locomotive with DCC and Sound KCS #4430 (ATHG31671)

An HO-scale Dash 9-44CW diesel locomotive in Kansas City Southern livery, road number 4430, designed for HO-model railroaders seeking a faithful, modern freight engine. This patchwork unit mirrors the real-life scheme applied after KCS acquired former BNSF Dash 9-44CW units in 2021, featuring unique road-number art and KCS insignia with the distinctive K3LA horn.

Two versions are available: a DCC-ready model with Quick Plug 21-pin interface, and a sound-equipped edition that includes an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound, dual speakers, and full DC/DCC operation. It showcases LED lighting (ground lights above front trucks, front and rear walkway lights, and number boards), etched see-through walkway steps, and a heavy die-cast frame for durability and traction. Fully assembled and ready to run, it’s designed for HO layouts and supports weathering for grime-inspired, in-service appearance; minimum radius of 18 inches (22 inches recommended) for smooth operation.