{"product_id":"atlas-masterr-silver-alco-c420-low-nose-detroit-mackinac-976-bicentennial-standard-dc-n-scale-copy","title":"Atlas Master Silver Alco C420 Low Nose Detroit \u0026 Mackinac #976 Bicentennial Standard DC N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#1f2a35; line-height:1.8; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f4fbfd,#ffffff); border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; padding:28px; margin-bottom:22px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0; font-size:34px; line-height:1.15;\"\u003e\n      Atlas Master Silver Alco C420 Low Nose\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#45A1BB; margin:8px 0 14px; font-size:23px; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Detroit \u0026amp; Mackinac #976 • Bicentennial Scheme • Standard DC • N Scale\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:17px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      Add a colorful piece of American railroad history to your N scale roster with Detroit \u0026amp; Mackinac #976, featuring a striking Bicentennial scheme, road-appropriate details, and Atlas' smooth-running Silver Series mechanism.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUICK SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f7; border:1px solid #d8dde2; border-left:8px solid #6c7a86; border-radius:12px; padding:22px 26px; margin:0 0 34px 0; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#34404a; margin:0 0 14px; font-size:21px;\"\u003e\n      Quick Specs\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:15px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:190px; padding:3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOfficial Product Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAtlas Master Silver Alco C420 Low Nose - Detroit \u0026amp; Mackinac #976 - Bicentennial - Standard DC - N Scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAtlas\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaster Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eN Scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDetroit \u0026amp; Mackinac\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e#976\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePaint Scheme\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBicentennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAlco C420 Low Nose\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eStandard DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#34404a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSound\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT OVERVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0; padding-bottom:8px; border-bottom:3px solid #45A1BB; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n    Product Overview\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n    ALCO built a total of 131 Century 420 locomotives between 1963 and 1969, when the builder ceased all new locomotive production.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n    Powered by a 12-cylinder, turbocharged, 2,000-horsepower 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-horsepower 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n    The 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n    Over time, the largest fleet of C420s was amassed by the Louisville \u0026amp; Nashville. While only 26 units were purchased new, the railroad’s total fleet grew to well over 60 units through mergers and acquisitions. The C420 can still be found in daily service today in the United States, with the Arkansas \u0026amp; Missouri Railroad operating one of the best-known surviving fleets.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n    This run of Atlas C420 locomotives features Phase 2 versions, including both low- and high-nose models. Early Phase 2 locomotives feature Phase 1-style walkways and sills with stanchions mounted into the top walkway deck, commonly referred to as Phase 2a models.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n    Later Phase 2 locomotives feature a revised configuration in which the stanchions are mounted to the sides of the sill, commonly referred to as Phase 2b models. Phase 2a production ran from December 1964 through September 1965, while Phase 2b units were produced from December 1965 through the end of C420 production in August 1968.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; margin-bottom:38px;\"\u003e\n    Detroit \u0026amp; Mackinac #976 is presented in a colorful Bicentennial scheme that captures the patriotic spirit seen across American railroads during the nation’s 200th anniversary celebration. Combined with the distinctive profile of the low-nose C420, the commemorative decoration makes this locomotive an eye-catching addition to a diesel roster, Bicentennial collection, or period freight consist.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border:1px solid #b8dce8; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin:0 0 38px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0 0 18px; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #45A1BB; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Product Features\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Flat or \"step\" pilots used where appropriate\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Long hood with or without dynamic brake used where appropriate\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        3,100 or 2,400 gallon fuel tank used when appropriate per road name\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Separately-applied coupler cut levers\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Painted safety rails\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Dual flywheels\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Directional lighting\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Blackened metal wheels\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Scale Speed™ motor\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\n        Factory installed AccuMate® magnetic couplers\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY WE LOVE IT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border:1px solid #b8dce8; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin:38px 0; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0 0 16px; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #45A1BB; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Why We Love This Model\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n      The Alco C420 has a distinctive appearance that immediately sets it apart from more common EMD road-switchers. Its set-back cab, extended short hood, and angular Century-series styling bring unmistakable Alco character to an N scale diesel fleet.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n      Detroit \u0026amp; Mackinac #976 adds another level of visual appeal with its patriotic Bicentennial decoration. Atlas combines that memorable paint scheme with smooth Standard DC operation, directional lighting, dual flywheels, road-appropriate details, and the dependable running qualities that make its Master Silver locomotives excellent choices for both collectors and layout operators.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0c07e3,#2D8DAA); color:#ffffff; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; padding:25px 28px; margin-top:36px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffffff; margin:0 0 10px; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Add Bicentennial Alco Power to Your N Scale Railroad\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:16px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      Bring home the distinctive sound-era styling of the Alco C420 in one of the most colorful commemorative schemes of the 1970s. Detroit \u0026amp; Mackinac #976 combines patriotic visual impact, prototype-inspired details, and smooth Atlas performance in a standout N scale locomotive.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49757499490442,"sku":"150-40006063","price":114.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/48343308181546.jpg?v=1756518619","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/atlas-masterr-silver-alco-c420-low-nose-detroit-mackinac-976-bicentennial-standard-dc-n-scale-copy","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}