The Athearn Genesis ATHG31784 presents a remarkable HO scale model of the GE AC4400CW CPR Canadian Pacific locomotive, specifically locomotive #9517, equipped with DCC and sound features. Canadian Pacific's fleet of 438 AC4400CWs were high - numbered units and widely used. Many have since been rebuilt into the 8100 - 8280 series. The #9500 unit features special Royal Canadian Mounted Police artwork on the cab sides. The CP - specific features include an as - delivered appearance, a large plow, low mount number boards, and more. The AC4400CW series locomotive comes with numerous great features. It has DCC - ready Quick Plug™ technology, accurate paint schemes, and a host of detailed elements like illuminated number boards, animated roller bearing caps, and flexible rubber hoses. The sound - equipped models offer high - quality sound with SoundTraxx Tsunami2, dual cube speakers, and operate in both DC and DCC modes. The prototype, introduced by GE in 1993 and built until 2004, is a key part of modern railroading. Athearn has precisely reproduced it with detailed tooling. Specifications include 6 axles, DCC equipped, LED lighting, and more.

Using this Athearn model train is easy. First, if you're using DC mode, just connect it to your DC power source. The engine, horn, and bell sounds will work right away. In DCC mode, you can access a full range of functions. You can even program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with the lead unit controlling the horn, bell, and lights. When handling the train, be gentle with the flexible rubber hoses and fine - scale handrails as they can be easily damaged. For storage, keep it in the provided packaging to protect it from dust and physical damage. To maintain it, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body and wheels. If the sound seems off, you can refer to the CV chart in the box to make some adjustments. Also, make sure to use compatible track brands as the wheels have RP25 contours designed for popular track types.