HO Dash 8-40CW ATSF Model Train #856 (BAC68511)

HO-scale GE Dash 8-40CW Locomotive in Santa Fe livery, number 856, is a detailed HO model designed for authentic layout operation. This Santa Fe freight locomotive captures the look and feel of the real engine, making it a believable centerpiece for yard and mainline scenes on any model railroad.

Built for realism and reliability, it features a Keep-Alive device to smooth power on dirty tracks, a precision motor, and all-wheel drive for steady pulling. Directional LED headlights with Rule 17 dimming, road-name specific cab configurations, and a richly detailed cab interior with painted crew figures add to the immersion. See-through trucks, separately applied details such as handrails and MU cables, horn-activated ditch lights, and magnetically operated E-Z Mate Mark II couplers enhance the model's look and handling. With DCC Sound Value by TCS and a dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder, it delivers sound, speed, direction, and lighting control, and Voice-guided Audio Assist makes setup easier. The die-cast frame and finely painted finish with builder’s plates complete the authentic presentation, and the model is designed to perform well on 18" radius curves or larger.