Athearn G31616 HO Scale - G2 Dash 9-44CW Diesel, DCC & Sound - BNSF Railway H2 #5127

G2 Dash 9-44CW Diesel, DCC & Sound - BNSF Railway H2 #5127 ETA: July 2021 BNSF Railway FEATURES: Late -smooth- dynamic brake intake panels Split power assembly doors on top of engine compartment Angled engine compartment hood profile Late style dynamic brake exhaust fascia Modified hood section under exhaust Differing air conditioners per 2010+ research photographs Long PTC -skate- antenna included in poly bag for 2016+ operations Late supplier foundry casting on truck side frames Modeler-applied air dryer included in poly bag (was added to the units later in life; consult photos). BNSFs 5000-5169 series Dash 9s were the companys last order for Dash 9-44CWs before changing to ordering strictly ES series GEVOs from GE. The last Dash 9 deliveries took place from March of 2004 through August 2004 and are still in service today DASH 9 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: Fully-assembled and ready-to-run DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more Accurately –painted and –printed paint schemes Coupler cut levers Flexible rubber MU hoses for durability Flexible rubber trainline hose See through cab windows Full cab interior Walkway tread Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance Windshield wipers Lift rings Wire grab irons Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes Sander lines McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track LED lighting for realistic appearance Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power Packaging securely holds model for safe storage SOUND EQUPPED 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 Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC 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 BRAND NEW GENESIS 2.0 TOOLING! GENESIS 2.0 FEATURES: By integrating and pioneering some of the latest model advancements in the industry, Athearn is redefining model fidelity with Genesis 2.0 Etched, see-through walkway steps Illuminated number boards Illuminated ground lights on front trucks Illuminated front and rear walkway lights Illuminated class lights (where applicable) Animated roller bearing caps