Dash 9-44CW Locomotive w/DCC &

HO GEN Dash 9-44CW Locomotive w/DCC & Sound, SP #8181

The SP 8100s were some of the last mainline power delivered to the SP proper. The engines were used on all types of trains, in multiple with other class members of other SP 6-axle power. Many of them survive to this day, albeit repainted into Union Pacific colors.

ATHEARN GE DASH 9-44CW DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
Built by GE from 1993 until 2004, the Dash 9-44CW and its variants were the definitive North American mainline freight locomotives of their time, with an impressive 3668 total units built. Constructed for US railroads from coast to coast, the units were also ordered by Canadian roads, and significant export orders went to Australia and Brazil.

The Athearn Genesis Dash 9-44CW is equally as impressive as its prototype, with a host of railroad specific details. From Canadian National’s unique “tear drop” windows to the early body details on Southern Pacific and Santa Fe, these models take the Genesis line to new heights. Standard on all models are Athearn’s superior paint colors, reliable Genesis drive and LED lighting for years of trouble- free operation

LEGENDARY LIVERIES:
What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, protofreelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”

GENESIS DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
Coupler cut levers
Full cab interior
Wire grab irons
See-through cab windows
Lift rings
DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
LED Lighting for trouble free operation
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage
Trainline hose
Windshield wipers
MU hoses
Walkway tread
Sander lines
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes
Minimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
Precision slow speed control
Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
CV chart included in the box
PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:
Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment
Faded base colors matched to the prototype
Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust

SP FEATURES:
1994 as-built appearance
Nathan P3 horn
Early (“dog leg”) stepwell gussets
Large SP plow
Sinclair antennas