{"product_id":"preorder-atlas-master-line-ho-10004748-gold-series-alco-c420-low-nose-detroit-mackinac-976-dcc-sound-equipped-269-96","title":"PREORDER Atlas Master Line HO 10004748 Gold Series Alco C420 Low Nose, Detroit \u0026 Mackinac #976 (DCC \u0026 Sound Equipped)","description":"\u003cp\u003eALCo built a total of 131 Century 420 locomotives between 1963 and 1969, when the builder ceased all new locomotive production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowered by a 12-cylinder, turbocharged, 2,000-hp 251-series prime mover, the C420's direct competitor in 1963 was the EMD GP18. In fact, EMD did not offer a 12-cylinder, 2,000-hp prime mover until the GP39 model was produced in 1969. The shorter 12-cylinder engine block allowed the C420 to have its distinctive set-back cab and extended short hood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first road to purchase the C420 was the Lehigh \u0026amp; Hudson River, with its first two units built in 1963. The largest fleet was purchased by the Long Island Railroad, with 30 units built between 1963 and 1968. All were equipped with a high short hood which housed a steam generator for passenger service. Over time, the largest fleet of C420s was amassed by the Louisville \u0026amp; Nashville. While only 26 units were purchased new, their total fleet grew to well over 60 units through mergers and acquisitions. The C420 can still be found in daily service today in the US. Currently the largest fleet of C420s is operated by the Arkansas \u0026amp; Missouri Railroad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003eNewly redesigned AAR type B truck sideframes with optional bearing covers\u003cbr\u003eFlat or \"step\" pilots used where appropriate\u003cbr\u003eLong hood with or without dynamic brake detail used where appropriate\u003cbr\u003e3,100 gallon fuel tank\u003cbr\u003eLong Island Railroad units will feature correct air horn placement and include smoke deflectors for the long hood as well as Bowser Hi-AD trucks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Features:\u003cbr\u003eSeparately-applied scale detail parts include: windshield wipers, metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, multiple-unit hoses, train line hoses, fine scale handrails, drop steps, cab sun shades and more!\u003cbr\u003eSee through step detail on sill\u003cbr\u003eEtched metal radiator walkway\u003cbr\u003ePainted crew members\u003cbr\u003eFactory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers\u003cbr\u003eCoupler pocket designed to accept AccuMate Proto-couplers\u003cbr\u003eFive-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds\u003cbr\u003eDirectional lighting with golden-white LEDs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSound Features for Gold Series:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDCC Operation\u003cbr\u003eSupports all DCC-programming modes\u003cbr\u003eFlexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.\u003cbr\u003eA total of six DCC function outputs are available\u003cbr\u003eFollows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnalog (DC) Operation\u003cbr\u003eThe LokSound Select Dual-Mode decoder allows your Atlas Gold Series locomotive to be used on DC as well as on DCC layouts.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that the Atlas Quantum Engineer will NOT operate an Atlas Gold Series locomotive equipped with a LokSound Select decoder on an analog (DC) layout. However, the sound and lighting functions of the LokSound Select decoder in the Atlas Gold Series C424\/425 locomotive can be controlled by an easy-to-use basic DCC system\u003cbr\u003eAlso note that on a DC-powered layout, a DCC and sound equipped locomotive (such as the Atlas Gold Series C424\/425) CANNOT be consisted with another locomotive that does not also have both DCC and sound. (This statement does NOT apply to DCC-equipped locomotives operating on a DCC layout.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSound Functionality\u003cbr\u003eOver 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.\u003cbr\u003eThere are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.\u003cbr\u003eManual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes \"on the fly\" are provided for true realism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccuMate couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42870107439167,"sku":"ATL-10004748-PRE","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/files\/h10004729_535b0897-398c-4bae-8200-33d9d08bb10a.jpg?v=1769749653","url":"https:\/\/factorydirecthobbies.com\/products\/preorder-atlas-master-line-ho-10004748-gold-series-alco-c420-low-nose-detroit-mackinac-976-dcc-sound-equipped-269-96","provider":"Factory Direct Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}