{"product_id":"scaletrains-rivet-counter-ho-sxt42262-dcc-esu-loksound-5-equipped-wabtec-ac44c6m-locomotive-norfolk-southern-horsehead-sinewave-ns-4504-copy-1","title":"ScaleTrains Rivet Counter HO SXT42479 DCC Ready Wabtec AC44C6M Locomotive Norfolk Southern\/Horsehead\/Sinewave NS #4753","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; background-color: #ffffff; color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8847\/0425\/files\/HO-Turbine-RC-Collection_medium_medium_dff72a26-1a2d-4aef-a50f-2b84e563d266.jpg?v=1782099119\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; max-width: 100%; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number Specific ScaleTrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-new model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries 4275 to 4574; ex-Dash 9-44CW 9245 to 9308, and 9310 to 9394 built 1998 to 1999\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 2022 to present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad number 4504 and 4513; ex-NS 9306 and 9267\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLost-wax brass cast Nathan AirChime K5LAR24 horn mounted on engine cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRoad number 4505; ex-NS 9351\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLost-wax brass cast Nathan AirChime K5LAR24 horn with shower caps mounted on engine cab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries 4749 to 4760; ex-Dash 9-44CW 9395 to 9534, built 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra: 2023 to present\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad number 4753; ex-NS 9497\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow and wide plow with no doors, flanged coupler opening, and two (2) grab irons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully-assembled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating LED-illuminated ground lights on both sides of locomotive*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating LED-illuminated front and rear deck-mounted alternating ditch lights**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating LED-illuminated front, rear, and side walkway lights*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted cab-mounted number boards with separately controlled LED-illumination*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectional LED-illuminated headlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLSL (Locomotive Speed Limiter) indicator lights on cab sides (non-operating) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow and wide plow with no doors, flanged coupler opening, and two (2) grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear pilot with no reinforcement plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-scale GE type coupler buffer equipped with durable metal semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers, painted a dingy gray\/brown color to represent the color of couplers in service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside loop uncoupling levers with down brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-step stepwells with see-through steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway with front and rear anticlimbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGE “nub” pattern walkway tread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide profile end handrails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront high (cab) mounted headlight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose door with window; security padlock with hasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-piece nose top grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery cabinet access door with latch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGE safety cab with four (4) side windows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight side cab under floor access doors: dual large louver panels per door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft side cab under floor access doors: bolted panel forward of the HVAC unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCab interior with detailed back wall and front dash, high-back seats, conductor’s workstation, and engineer’s AAR-style control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn-cab grade crossing camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTinted cab side windows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall mirror mounted in front of sliding cab side windows on both sides; additional small mirror on right side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJEM Communications PTC antenna farm with Sinclair antennas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCab HVAC vent panels with 13-louvers and circular latches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInverter Cabinet with Bolted and hinged access door, top two X panels same size, three lower X panels with 4 - 6 - 4 Bolt Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinuous reinforcement rib under dynamic brake intake grilles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-capacity dynamic brake exhaust (3-port)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRearward right-side air intake grille\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft side auxiliary cab: 3 short doors with latches on the #2 door and wide auxiliary cab filter box door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight side auxiliary cab: four (4) doors with latches on #1 and #4 doors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate wide width inertial cabinet with no spacer between the engine cab.  Short rectangular vent and wide X-panel on the right side and rectangular vent on the left side.  Partial length horizontal access panel on the left side with a small adjacent X-panel  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate angled engine cab profile with raised “dot” treadplate on centerline \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo lift rings on engine cab power assembly door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree door latches per side on the exhaust cab doors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate non-flanged exhaust stack housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bathtub” exhaust silencer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 individually-applied etched metal see-through radiator intake and exhaust grilles on sides and top of radiator compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight side late radiator door grilles in alternating heights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo right side radiator wing access door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronic Handbrake with panel to the rear of the brake wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat stamped brakewheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft rear hood door grille arrangement: tall, short, tall grilles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-mounted rear sand fill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly “box” lifting lugs on ends of radiator wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo forward radiator lifting lugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft side long rail all stanchions, early type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight side long rail, all stanchions are early type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately profiled frame with separately-applied plumbing and traction motor cabling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGE Hi-Ad trucks with reinforcement plate over center axle on right front and left rear side frames and separately applied brake cylinders, single bracket air plumbing, and rotating bearing caps \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheel faces painted a dingy gray\/brown color to represent the color of wheelsets in service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo speed recorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Graham-White (Salem) 824-100 centrifugal air filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraham-White 994-500 series air dryer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5,000-gallon fuel tank with vertical weld seams on the right side with a single angled seam on the left with late late-style air reservoir drain notch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuel tank mounted steel bell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate air tanks with upper mounting brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurved handbrake chain bracket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpare coupler knuckle holders on rear pilot face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory-applied detail parts: wire grab irons, spare knuckles, trainline hoses with silver gladhands, 3-hose MU clusters with silver gladhands, uncoupling levers, windshield wipers, mirrors, sunshades, and more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor with 5-pole, skew-wound armature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-wheel drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-wheel electrical pick-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting and lettering legible under magnification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperates on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Radius: 18”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Radius: 22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC \u0026amp; sound equipped locomotives also feature*****:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU LokSound 5 DCC and Sound decoder with “Full Throttle” Functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo (2) cube-type speakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate FDL-16 prime mover and auxiliary sounds, horn, bell, and more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESU-designed PowerPack with two (2) super-capacitors***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperates on both DC and DCC layouts*****\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC \u0026amp; sound-ready locomotives also feature*****:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperate on DC layouts*****\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC ready with 21-pin connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Lighting features operate when using an ESU decoder with appropriate programming while operating using DCC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** In DC operation, both front ditch lights illuminate; rear ditch lights (if equipped) do not illuminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*** Compatible with appropriately programmed ESU decoders while operating using DCC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003ePrototype History:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early 2000s, Norfolk Southern was at a crossroads, equipped with one of the largest GE DASH 9 series locomotive fleets. With escalating traffic levels demanding more horsepower for efficient train movement, a critical decision loomed. The aging DASH 9s forming the backbone of their fleet were due for overhauls, prompting the need for a strategy to keep the traffic flowing seamlessly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo modernize its fleet, Norfolk Southern boldly initiated a rebuilding program for its GE DASH 9s. This comprehensive process involved upgrading the electrical systems and traction motors of the aging DC (Direct Current) drives DASH 9s to AC (Alternating Current) traction, effectively transforming them into AC4400s. While AC technology had already proven effective on other railroads, Norfolk Southern had remained conservative in the 90s, opting for fleets of DC-drive EMD SD70s, GE C40-9s, and C40-9Ws.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the 90s transitioned into the 2000s, Norfolk Southern couldn't overlook the compelling advantages of AC, which offered significant improvements in unit tractive effort and overall train handling compared to DC units. The rebuild process also included essential enhancements such as new trucks, repairs to the carbody, and additional ballast for increased tractive effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternally, the most noticeable change was the addition of an AC inverter control cabinet to the left side walkway behind the operator’s cab. In the case of units rebuilt from standard-cab C40-9 core units, the original operator’s cab, low nose, and under-cab cabinets were replaced with a new GE Safety Cab, similar to those used on current GEVO production. While some fans lamented the loss of the distinctive C40-9 \"Top Hats,\" crews embraced the new cabs for superior comfort and crashworthiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese revitalized units, designated as AC44C6M by Norfolk Southern, debuted in August 2015 with NS 4000 and 4001, rebuilt by contractor American Motive Power, Inc., utilizing components from GE. Sporting a unique gray scheme with a blue cab and \"mane,\" these units stood out against the typical black Thoroughbreds in the NS fleet. Rebuilt from NS C40-9s 8799 and 8879, some of the oldest GEs in the fleet gained a new lease on life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe success of these initial rebuilds prompted Norfolk Southern to fully embrace the AC44C6M, with 16 additional units rebuilt from C40-9 cores in 2016. Work was conducted in-house at Roanoke and Juniata shops and by GE in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Ft. Worth, Texas. The momentum continued, with additional units slated for rebuilding each year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs of March 2025, Wabtec plans to rebuild the entire NS GE DASH 9 fleet, ushering in the latest technology and solidifying its position as the \"Thoroughbred\" of transportation.\u003c\/span\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":"ScaleTrains HO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49039834480793,"sku":"SXT42479","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8847\/0425\/files\/sxt42462_4504_1.jpg?v=1789606734","url":"https:\/\/lombardhobby.com\/products\/scaletrains-rivet-counter-ho-sxt42262-dcc-esu-loksound-5-equipped-wabtec-ac44c6m-locomotive-norfolk-southern-horsehead-sinewave-ns-4504-copy-1","provider":"Lombard Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}