Atlas Master(R) Gold Alco C424 - Reading #5210 - DCC and Sound - N Scale

Features

• All new tooling with accurately rendered cab and sills.
  
• Golden-white LEDs
  
• Painted safety rails
  
• Directional lighting
  
• Blackened metal wheels
  
• Magnetic knuckle couplers
  
• Atlas Master® Gold version features Soundtraxx Tsunami Decoder
  
• Silver Sound Ready (equipped with speaker for easy conversion to DCC sound) Silver
  Sound Ready™
• Wired speaker and enclosure included for easy conversion to sound.

Atlas Master® Series Silver Additional Features:

• NMRA Next18 plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)

Atlas Master Series Gold Features:

• Soundtraxx Tsunami Decoder equipped
  Key features include:
  • ALCO C424 Prime Mover sounds, recorded from the prototype.
  • Over 20 Selectable Hyperlight lighting effects.
  • 16 Polyphonic Sound Channels for rich, layered audio.
  • Dynamic Digital Exhaust (DDE) for an authentic operating experience.
  • Prime Mover Pitch Shift to make each model sound unique.
  • Realistic Startup, Shutdown, and Exhaust transitions through 8 notches.
  • Automatic or Manual Notching for flexible control.
  • Functioning Dynamic Brake with variable load sound and adjustable braking rates.
  • Over 40 Airhorns for unparalleled customization.
  • Straight-to-Idle and True Idle Features.
  • Selectable Compressors, Bells, and Couplers to match your model’s era and style.
  • A variety of Background Sounds, including Fireman Ed, general service, cab sounds, chatter, and more!

Prototype Info

The ALCO C424 model was one of the first “Century-series” locomotives to be produced. Its 16-cylinder 251B-series prime mover produced 2,400-hp, making it a direct competitor to the 2,500-hp GE U25B and EMD GP35 models. A total of 190 units were built between 1963 and 1966 for customers throughout North America, including 53 for roads in the US, 92 for Canada and 45 for Mexico. Erie Lackawanna, Canadian Pacific and National de Mexico purchased some of the largest fleets in their respective countries.

The Atlas N Scale C424 is an accurate rendition of the Alco design, matching many of the variations as seen during the production of the prototype locomotive.

This first production run showcases the Phase 1 C424. Future releases to include other common variations such as the Phase 2 model.

About Atlas N Scale Locomotives

Atlas N scale locomotives are noted for their prototypical, fine details, printing, reliability, excellent throttle response, and smooth operation at slow speeds. They are often available in both Silver Sound Ready and Gold Sound Equipped versions, allowing you to choose which experience you want from your locomotive right from the start. Will you run with sound and DCC controls, or will you run them without with the possibility of upgrading later? No matter what you choose, your Atlas N scale locomotive will provide you with years of enjoyment and smooth operation.

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