ScaleTrains HO AC44C6M diesel
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Price: Direct-current model with 21-pin connector, $225; with ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder two cube-type speakers, and ESU-designed PowerPack with two super capacitors, $335
Manufacturer: ScaleTrains, 4901 Old Tasso Road NE Cleveland, TN 37312; 844-987-2467; scaletrains.com
ScaleTrains HO AC44C6M features:
- Factory-applied snow plow, m.u. hoses, train line hose, m.u. cable, and uncoupling lever
- Semi-scale GE-type coupler buffer with metal semi-scale Type E couplers
- Plastic handrails and stanchions
- GE “nub” pattern walkway tread
- Factory-installed and painted wire grab irons
- Non-operating Locomotive Speed Limiter indicator lights
- Detailed cab interior with in-cab grade crossing camera
- JEM Communications PTC antenna farm with Sinclair antennas
- Cast brass Nathan AirChime P5R24 air horn
- “Bathtub” exhaust silencer
- 22 factory-applied see-through etched-metal radiator intake and exhaust grills on sides and top of radiator compartment
- GE Hi-Ad trucks with rotating bearing caps
- Wheel faces painted rust color
- 5,000-gallon fuel tank with fuel filler, digital fuel gauge, and emergency fuel cutoff detail
- Spare coupler knuckle holders on rear pilot
- Minimum radius, 18”; recommended radius, 22”
- Operates on codes 70, 83, and 100 rail
Release date: Available now
Road names: Norfolk Southern (Black mane with blue stripe, black mane with tuscan red stripe, blue mane with yellow stripe [“Sonic Bonnet”], Thoroughbred, Thoroughbred in partial primer, and Thoroughbred with sinewave). One to three road numbers per scheme.
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