{"product_id":"atlas-classic-silver-series-ho-10004794-dcc-ready-alco-c424-locomotive-canadian-pacific-cprail-4227-copy","title":"Atlas Classic Silver Series HO 10004795 DCC Ready ALCo C424 Locomotive Canadian Pacific CPRail #4238","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"story\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBy late 1964 ALCO had determined that an extra 100-hp did make a difference to some customers, and the 2,500-hp C425 model was the result. Improvements over the C424 included a higher capacity main generator, a simplified electrical control system, increased radiator capacity and an upgraded 251C prime mover. The appearance of the body was nearly identical to the C424, with one major exception being the addition of a bulge above the radiator intake grille at the rear of the long hood. A total of 90 units were produced between late 1964 and 1966, all for US roads. The largest purchases were made by Pennsylvania and Spokane Portland \u0026amp; Seattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eC425 Phase 2 models include cab with either horizontal or vertical headlights per the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eModels include redesigned “AAR” style truck sideframes with separate brake cylinders and separate bearing cap detail (included when appropriate per the prototype).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDirectional lighting w\/ golden-white LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFive-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFactory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeparately-applied wire grab irons, ladders, and drop steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeparately-applied marker lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eImproved painting and printing w\/painted handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTwo painted crew members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog version features NMRA 21 pin plug for DCC**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Features for Gold Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCC Operation**\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupports all DCC-programming modes**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFlexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA total of six DCC function outputs are available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFollows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog (DC) Operation**\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe LokSound Select Dual-Mode decoder allows your Atlas Gold Series locomotive to be used on DC as well as on DCC layouts.**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease note that the Atlas Quantum Engineer will NOT operate an Atlas Gold Series locomotive equipped with a LokSound Select decoder on an analog (DC) layout. However, the sound and lighting functions of the LokSound Select decoder in the Atlas Gold Series C424\/425 locomotive can be controlled by an easy-to-use basic DCC system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlso note that on a DC-powered layout, a DCC and sound equipped locomotive (such as the Atlas Gold Series C424\/425) CANNOT be consisted with another locomotive that does not also have both DCC and sound. (This statement does NOT apply to DCC-equipped locomotives operating on a DCC layout.)**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Functionality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOver 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eManual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Lombard Hobbies Recommendation - As modelers ourselves we highly recommend ONLY running DCC on DCC systems and DC on DC systems, regardless of 'Dual-Mode' capability. This gives optimum performance and safeguards the unit from possible damage from running on a different system than originally intended and from any inexperienced operator errors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLombard Hobbies = Big Inventory ∙\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eValue Pricing ∙ Fast Shipping ∙ Great Service\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas HO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67917161988249,"sku":"ATL10004795","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8847\/0425\/files\/10004793TQ.jpg?v=1793736886","url":"https:\/\/lombardhobby.com\/products\/atlas-classic-silver-series-ho-10004794-dcc-ready-alco-c424-locomotive-canadian-pacific-cprail-4227-copy","provider":"Lombard Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}