Throughout history, engineers have tried to generate more horsepower with
smaller, more compact engines. General Electric's Dash-9 is no exception. Using
a turbo-charged 16 cylinder prime mover, the Dash-9, also known as the C44-9W,
can reach 4,400 horsepower. The Dash-9 provided many mechanical and electrical
improvements over the Dash-8 line, and it is, in fact, both the culmination of
the GE "Dash" engines and a forbearer of a new class of locomotives.
Later locomotives in this family are called AC-class engines.
FEATURES:
- ProtoSound® Digital Sound with Squeaking Brakes and Freight Yard sounds
(see more below)
- Operating ProtoSmoke™ diesel exhaust smoke
- 2-precision flywheel equipped motors
- 1/4" Scale detail and dimensions
- All-metal wheels & gears
- Compatible with most AC transformers
- ProtoSound® electronic reverse unit
- Die-cast 6-wheel trucks
- Intricately detailed ABS body
- Directional constant voltage headlights
- Ditch lights
- Die-cast trucksides, pilot & fuel tank
- Lighted cab interior
- Cab engineer figures
- Remote controlled Proto-Couplers®
- Stamped metal floor
- Operates on O-31 or greater curves
- Length: 18-1/2"
ProtoSound® Features:
- Variably controlled 8-level diesel sound
- Authentic diesel horn
- Authentic diesel bell
- Squeaking brakes
- Randomly activated cab chatter sequences
- Freight yard ProtoEffects®
- Remote controlled engine volume adjustment
- Remote controlled engine direction lockout setting
- Operates with any compatible AC transformer
- Self-recharging battery backup with auto shut-off
- Directionally controlled headlights
- Constant voltage headlights
- Remote controlled die-cast metal Proto-Couplers®
This engine has been track tested to make sure that it is in proper operating
condition.
