Discover the Athearn ATHG31648 AC4400CW locomotive in HO scale, representing the C&NW (Chicago & North Western) #8816 with DCC and Sound Tsunami features. This model is a gem for train enthusiasts. ### CNW Features - Equipped with a Holden K5H Horn - Boasts early body design features - Comes with a desk - style control stand - Has a fuel tank without a notch - Features unevenly spaced rear grab irons - Front ditch lights add to its authenticity - Fuel tank is bolted to the frame - Low number boards for a realistic look - Extended range dynamic brakes - Lipped exhaust tub - As - delivered Antenna package - GE Hi - Adhesion trucks with inside struts on all sides - Central air intake in the forward position The Chicago & North Western's AC4400CW units were painted in the eye - catching “Lighting Stripe” scheme, with an Operation Lifesaver decoration on the long hood. These locomotives were perfect for the long coal trains from the Powder River Basin. ### AC4400CW Series Locomotive Features - Fully assembled and ready to run right out of the box - DCC - ready with Quick Plug™ plug - and - play technology and a 21 - pin NEM connector - Scaled accurately from prototype resources like drawings and photos - Realistic paint schemes with accurate printing - LED lighting adjusted to lifelike settings - Illuminated number boards, ground lights, walkway lights, and marker lights - Etched, see - through walkway steps - Animated roller bearing caps - Coupler cut levers for easy operation - Flexible rubber MU and trainline hoses for durability - See - through cab windows and a full cab interior - Walkway tread, fine - scale Celcon handrails, windshield wipers, lift rings, and wire grab irons - Detailed fuel tank with fillers, gauges, and breather pipes - Sander lines and brass horns true to the prototype - McHenry® scale knuckle couplers, Kadee compatible - Genesis driveline with a 5 - pole skew wound motor, precision flywheels, and multi - link drivetrain - All - wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation - All - wheel electrical pickup for reliable current flow - Wheels with RP25 contours for use on all popular track brands - Heavy die - cast frame for better traction and pulling power - Secure packaging for safe storage ### Primed for Grime Models Feature - Replicates the look and feel of “In Service” equipment - Faded base colors match the prototype - Ideal for adding grime and rust effects ### Sound - Equipped Models Also Feature - Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound - Dual cube speakers for great sound quality - Sound units work in both DC and DCC - Full DCC functions in DCC mode - Engine, horn, and bell sounds in DC - All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode - Precision slow - speed control The AC4400CW, introduced in 1993 and built until 2004, is a mainstay of modern railroading. Athearn has painstakingly reproduced dozens of its variations with detailed research and precision tooling, making the newly tooled Genesis AC4400CW its new flagship model.

Using this Athearn AC4400CW locomotive is a breeze. If you're using DC power, you can simply connect it to your power source and watch it go. The engine, horn, and bell sounds will work right away. For DCC operation, use the Quick Plug™ plug - and - play technology with the 21 - pin NEM connector. You'll have access to full DCC functions in DCC mode. When it comes to running, the all - wheel drive and precision gears ensure a smooth and quiet operation on all popular brands of track. The heavy die - cast frame gives it good traction, so it can pull your train cars easily. As for maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe away dust. If you want to add grime and rust effects to the primed - for - grime models, you can use model - specific paints and techniques. Just be careful around the delicate parts like the wire grab irons and windshield wipers. Store the locomotive in its original packaging when not in use. The packaging is designed to hold the model securely and protect it from damage.