The Atlas HO Scale Gold Series presents the U36B Auto Train #4002 locomotive in stunning white, red, and purple colors. This model comes with DCC and sound features. Note that the picture might show a different road number. In the late 1960s, the horsepower race was intense. GE introduced the 3,300hp, four - axle U33B locomotive, with 137 units produced from September 1967 to August 1970. In 1970, GE increased the power with the 3,600hp U36B, produced from May 1970 to December 1974. Both models look the same externally and are powered by the GE FDL - 16 cylinder four - stroke engine. The U36B achieved more power through internal adjustments. A key feature of both is the built - out radiator “wings” on the long hood. Atlas offers both early and late phase U33B and U36B models. The early phase has flush - mounted radiator and air intake screens on the long hood and a built - out area on the top of the front and rear pilots. The late phase has corrugated screens and a flat pilot face. An optional electrical equipment box is included on the left - side walkway behind the cab as per the prototype. It uses AAR - B or Blomberg trucks when needed. The model has many great features. It has a newly upgraded cab, separately - applied scale detail parts like windshield wipers, metal grab irons, etc. It also has a five - pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for smooth performance at all speeds, directional lighting with golden - white LEDs, and blackened metal wheels. For DCC operation, it supports all programming modes, has flexible function key mapping, and six function outputs, following NMRA standards. The LokSound Select Dual - Mode decoder allows use on both DC and DCC layouts. However, the Atlas Quantum Engineer won't work on an analog (DC) layout with this model. On a DC - powered layout, a DCC and sound - equipped locomotive can't be grouped with a non - DCC and non - sound locomotive. The sound functionality offers over 20 sound effects, 16 user - selectable horns, 2 user - selectable bells, and 2 user - selectable synchronized brake squeals, along with manual and automatic notching modes for a realistic experience.

Using your Atlas U36B Auto Train #4002 locomotive is easy. First, decide if you want to use it on a DC or DCC layout. If it's a DC layout, keep in mind that the Atlas Quantum Engineer won't work with the LokSound Select decoder in this locomotive. Also, you can't group it with a locomotive that doesn't have both DCC and sound. On a DCC layout, it'll work great and you can enjoy all the DCC - related features. To operate the sound, there are over 20 sound effects to choose from. You can select different horns, bells, and brake squeals according to your preference. You can switch between manual and automatic notching modes while it's running for a more realistic feel. When it comes to maintenance, handle the locomotive gently. The separately - applied scale detail parts like windshield wipers and grab irons are delicate. Clean the blackened metal wheels regularly to ensure smooth movement. Keep it in a dry place to prevent any damage to the electrical components. That's it! Enjoy your model locomotive.