HO Siemens ALC-42 Charger Locomotive AMTRAK #309 Phase VII (BAC68304)

This HO-scale Siemens ALC-42 Charger Locomotive in Amtrak livery, numbered 309 and Phase VII, is a detailed model designed to bring the modern intercity locomotive to an HO layout. Developed with tooling based on original Siemens documentation and prototype field recordings, it delivers high fidelity to the real Charger for authentic operation on your railroad.

Key features include a die-cast frame, see-through engine compartments with interior details, separately applied metal handrails and grab irons, and blackened RP25 wheel contours. The locomotive uses magnetically operated E-Z Mate Mark II couplers on both ends and includes a Keep-Alive device to maintain power on dirty track or during contact gaps. It is equipped with a TCS WOWSound true CD-quality audio system and a dual-mode NMRA decoder, plus a Voice-guided Audio Assist programming tool to simplify decoder setup. Fully remappable lighting supports directional headlights, marker lights, illuminated number boards, and ditch lights with Rule 17 dimming. Designed for smooth operation on 22-inch radius curves or larger, this 9-inch-long HO model captures the look and function of Amtrak's Charger in model form.