Atlas 7281 HO Dash 8-40B, CSX/YN3 #5970

Atlas 7281 HO Dash 8-40B, CSX/YN3 #5970

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This is Atlas HO Scale Ready-to-Run Dash 8-40B - CSX YN3 #5970. Features: •Operating ditch lights (HO DASH 8-40BW/8-32BHW only) •Realistic die-cast underframe •Standard cab or gull wing cab as per the prototype (HO DASH 8-40BW/8-32BHW only) •Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds •Directional lighting •Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers •Painted crew figures •Separately-installed scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons and fine scale handrails •Highly detailed coupler cut bars •Multiple unit hoses and trainline hoses •Snowplow •Shock absorbers •Piping on trucks •NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready). Additional Information: Built in the late 1980s by GE, the DASH 8-40B diesel locomotives were identified by their dynamic brake gear located along the roof line between the cab and engine compartment, with ventilation provided by large roof-top grilles. These four-axle, high horsepower engines are still in service today in North America. By the early 1990s the North American Cab had begun to replace the standard cab on regular production GE 4 and 6-axle locomotives. The only order for 4-axle Dash 8-40Bs with this new cab came from Santa Fe, and thus the Dash 8-40BW model was unique to that road. A total of 83 units total were built and many are still in service today for BNSF. In 1991 Amtrak, faced with a motive power shortage, turned to GE for an order of 20 Dash 8-32BWH locomotives. This unique model was basically a Dash 8-32B locomotive equipped with a North American Cab and built on the longer Dash 8-40BW frame. Some additional modifications for passenger service were included. A total of 20 units were built and they are still in Amtrak service today.

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Atlas
Model Number: 7281
Road Name: CSX Transportation (CSXT/CSXU)
MSRP: $149.95

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is P11625731.

Trainz Product Id: 11625731
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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