DCC AND SOUND EQUIPPED MODEL
The 4,000hp Dash 8-40CW was produced by General Electric between 1989 and 1993 as a follow-up to the successful Dash 8-40C locomotive. The most distinguishing feature of this model was the introduction of GE's version of the wide-nose "North American Safety Cab." This style of cab would become a common sight on railroads across the country. Four major railroads purchased the Dash 8-40CW in fairly large quantities, including Conrail, CSX, Santa Fe and Union Pacific. Most of these units are still in regular mainline and heavy-haul freight service today. Due to various mergers, they can also be seen operating for new owners Norfolk Southern and BNSF.
Features:
Separate coupler cut lever
Directional lighting
Golden white LEDs
Painted safety rails
Blackened metal wheels
Dual flywheel equipped 5-pole skewed armature motor with a low friction mechanism
Factory-installed AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers
DCC OPERATION FEATURES (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):
Supports all DCC-programming modes
DCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus, with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing
Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28
A total of 6 DCC function outputs are available, and all can be function mapped (disable, brightness, light effects) individually
Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices
SOUND FUNCTIONALITY FEATURES (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):
Over 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
There are up to 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals
Equipped with ESU's Exclusive "Full Throttle" features for ultimate realism in prototype running
