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. It has very little run time as evidenced by light railmarks on the wheels and pickup rollers.
