HO Hudson New York Central #5432 Model Train (BAC53603)

An HO-scale New York Central 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Locomotive in authentic New York Central livery, this model recreates the glamour and power of the era’s flagship passenger service. It’s designed for serious hobbyists seeking realism and dynamic operation, arriving factory-programmed for maximum realism with a TCS WOWSound CD-quality 16-bit 44.1 kHz decoder and Audio Assist for easy setup. The sound package includes customizable whistle options, bells, blowdown, and other locomotive effects that respond to speed, direction, and lighting, while a Keep-Alive device keeps the locomotive running through brief power interruptions for smoother layout performance.

Durable, highly detailed construction supports long-term enjoyment: a die-cast metal boiler, all-metal chassis with die-cast lead and trailing trucks, and separately applied piping and ladder details, plus blackened metal side rods and RP25 wheels. Authentic New York Central tooling, magnetically operated E-Z Mate Mark II couplers on the front and rear, and operating headlights and rear lights with Rule 17 operation (or automatic direction control) enhance realism. The model uses a dual NMRA-compliant decoder and includes the Voice-guided Audio Assist programming tool to simplify setup. It measures about 19.5 inches long, 2.3 inches wide, and 3.5 inches high and performs best on 22-inch radius curves or larger.