HO Dreyfuss Streamlined Hudson Locomotive with DCC - 1938 New York Central #5450 (BAC56603)

HO-scale Dreyfuss Streamlined Hudson Locomotive with DCC re-creates the iconic 1938 New York Central streamlined Hudson that pulled the era’s premier passenger trains, including the 20th Century Limited. While mechanically identical to earlier non-streamlined Hudsons, the exterior cladding designed by Henry Dreyfuss gives it a modern, aerodynamic profile that looks right at home on HO layouts. This model includes a full-featured DCC sound system for authentic, responsive operation right out of the box.

Inside, a dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder supports both DCC and DC operation, paired with TCS WOWSound for CD-quality audio (16-bit, 44.1 kHz). A Keep-Alive device helps maintain momentum through brief power interruptions, and Chuffinity provides load-based chuff intensity for realistic steam sounds. LED headlights with Rule 17 dimming, a die-cast frame and boiler, and magnetically operated E-Z Mate II couplers enhance realism, while Boxpok or Scullin drivers mirror the prototype. An Audio Assist programming tool helps with decoder setup, making this HO locomotive a practical centerpiece for a passenger-era layout.