Athearn Genesis G31602 - HO G2 Dash 9-40C - DCC/Sound - Norfolk Southern #8855

HO G2 Dash 9-40C - DCC/Sound - Norfolk Southern #8855 NORFOLK SOUTHERN FEATURES: - Thoroughbred paint scheme for 2013-2014 to 2018 appearance - Each road number decorated different per repainted status - Curved engine compartment hood profile - Early tabbed dynamic brake intake panels - Vertical mounted struts mounted on side frames with 40 inch wheels per prototype - #8777: Early dynamic brake exhaust fascia - #8820 & #8855: Late dynamic brake exhaust fascia - Sound version features onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound 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 drive line with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drive train - 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 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 - 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