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Athearn - HO Scale - GE Dash 9-44CW - DCC Ready - BC Rail (BCR) #4647 - Blue w/White Lettering & End Stripes (SKU 140-77983)

Available On: March 1, 2015

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Introduced in 1993, the Dash 9-44CW was the last of General Electric's third generation of diesel locomotives and is powered by a 4400 horsepower prime mover. The Dash 9 came about in the ashes of the 6000 horsepower locomotive race where it was found that there could be too much power in one locomotive. It rides on HiAd trucks introduced with this model that use computer control to reduce wheel slip. The locomotive also features computerization of many of the controls and operations for increased efficiency and reduced operating costs. Many of the innovations on this locomotive carried over to its successor in the form of the General Electric GEVO locomotive series. These locomotives were produced until 2004 with more than 3600 built. Today, the vast majority remain in service.

Model Features:

  • Sunshades
  • Mirrors
  • 4,000 gallon fuel tank
  • Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box
  • See-through cab windows
  • See-through radiator fans and dynamic brake fan (if applicable)
  • Separately-applied horn and wire grab irons
  • Celcon handrails for scale appearance
  • Frame-mounted bell
  • Quick Plug plug and play technology: DCC ready with both 8 and 9 pin connector
  • Bi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains consistent
  • Incandescent bulbs for realistic appearance
  • McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
  • All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
  • Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
  • All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
  • 5-pole skew wound motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for trouble free operation
  • Minimum radius: 18”

Road Specific Features:

  • High mounted numberboards
  • Tall-short-short grille configuration
MODEL FEATURES
$119.98
HO
GE Dash 9-44CW
(C44-9W)
Athearn
T
rains
•
1600
Forbes
W
ay
•
Suite
120
•
Long
Beach,
CA
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90810
310-763-7140
•
877-422-9316
•
fax
310-895-7484
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Announced
: 05.23.14
Orders
Due
:
06.27.14
ETA:January 2015
ROAD NAME FEATURES
ATH77997
• Low mounted numberboards
• Tall-short-tall grille configuration
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$119.98 US