Explore the Athearn ATHG70684 SD70M - 2 P&W locomotive, Providence & Worcester #4301 in HO Scale. The picture might show a different road number. P&W's two units were first painted orange and brown and ran like that for years. This fully - assembled and ready - to - run locomotive has many great features. It uses Quick Plug™ plug - and - play tech with a 21 - pin NEM connector, is scaled from prototype resources, and has accurately painted and printed paint schemes. It comes with various details like coupler cut levers, flexible rubber hoses, see - through cab windows, and a full cab interior. The sound - equipped models have an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound, working in both DC and DCC. The prototype SD70M - 2 was created by EMD to meet EPA Tier II emissions standards. The Athearn Genesis 2.0 version has upgraded tooling and better lighting. Specifications include DCC, Tsunami2 sound, 6 axles, LED lighting, and it's recommended for ages 14 and up with no assembly required.

Using this Athearn locomotive is easy. It's fully assembled, so you can just take it out of the box and start running it on your track. Whether you're using DC or DCC, the sound unit will work. In DCC mode, you can access all the full functions. When running in DC, the engine, horn, and bell sounds will work fine. For maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft brush to remove dust from the locomotive, especially from the moving parts and electrical pickups. Make sure to store it in the provided packaging to keep it safe. Avoid dropping or rough handling as it has delicate parts like the fine - scale handrails and etched steps. If you want to connect multiple units, you can program a multiple unit (MU) lashup. Just follow the instructions for setting up the lead unit to control the horn, bell, and lights. And remember, it's recommended for users 14 years and older.