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Atlas - HO Scale - Silver Series - C420 Locomotive (Phase 1 High Nose)(DCC Ready) - Undecorated (SKU 150-10000001)

Available On: August 1, 2013

 
ALCO built a total of 131 Century 420 locomotives between 1963 and 1969, when the builder ceased all new locomotive production. Powered by a 12-cylinder, turbocharged, 2,000-hp 251-series prime mover, the C420's direct competitor in 1963 was the EMD GP18. In fact, EMD did not offer a 12-cylinder, 2,000-hp prime mover until the GP39 model was produced in 1969. The shorter 12-cylinder engine block allowed the C420 to have its distinctive set-back cab and extended short hood. Examples of this locomotive remain in service today.

Features:

  • Newly redesigned AAR type B truck sideframes with optional bearing covers
  • Flat or step pilots used where appropriate
  • Long hood with or without dynamic brake detail used where appropriate3,100 gallon fuel tank
  • Separately-applied scale detail parts include: windshield wipers, metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, multiple-unit hoses, train line hoses, fine scale handrails, drop steps, cab sun shades and more!
  • See through step detail on sill
  • Etched metal radiator walkway
  • Painted crew members
  • Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers
  • Coupler pocket designed to accept AccuMate Proto-couplers
  • Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
  • Directional lighting with golden-white LEDsNMRA 8 pin plug for easy DCC upgrades

Reservations Due By: October 31, 2010

Expected Release: June 2011







$159.95 US
Country of Origin: China