HO Gas Turbine Locomotive with Tender, C&O #4500 (ATHG41148)

Chesapeake & Ohio HO Gas Turbine Locomotive with Tender No. 4500 is a fully assembled HO-scale model designed to bring GE’s mid-century gas-turbine concept to life on a layout. Offered in a Legendary Liveries finish, this ready-to-run turbine locomotive captures the distinctive C&O look—with a 24,000-gallon tender, short-nose doors and handrails, and FARR grilles—for a striking centerpiece or display on your railroad.

Inside, the Genesis driveline delivers reliable performance with a five-pole skew-wound motor, precision-machined flywheels, and a multi-link drivetrain for smooth operation. Sound-equipped versions feature SoundTraxx Tsunami2 with two speakers; the DCC-ready model ships with a 21-pin harness for easy decoder installation, and the unit runs on DC or DCC with full DCC functions in DCC mode. The model uses McHenry scale knuckle couplers and razor-sharp painting and printing for a faithful appearance, while the 24,000-gallon tender, minimum 18-inch radius (22 inches recommended), and Legendary Liveries design—featuring popular or alternative paint schemes—offer practical compatibility and display appeal. A CV chart is included for adjustments, and the setup supports MU lashups with lead-unit horn, bell, and lights.