Description
DCC AND SOUND EQUIPPED
Built by GE from 1993 until 2004, the Dash 9-44CW and its variants were the definitive North American mainline freight locomotives of their time, with an impressive 3668 total units built. Constructed for US railroads from coast to coast, the units were also ordered by Canadian roads, and significant export orders went to Australia and Brazil. Built by GE from 1993 until 2004, the Dash 9-44CW and its variants were the definitive North American mainline freight locomotives of their time, with an impressive 3668 total units built. Constructed for US railroads from coast to coast, the units were also ordered by Canadian roads, and significant export orders went to Australia and Brazil.
The Athearn Genesis Dash 9-44CW is equally as impressive as its prototype, with a host of railroad specific details. From Canadian National’s unique “tear drop” windows to the early body details on Southern Pacific and Santa Fe, these models take the Genesis line to new heights. Standard on all models are Athearn’s superior paint colors, reliable Genesis drive and LED lighting for years of trouble free operation. The Athearn Genesis Dash 9-44CW is equally as impressive as its prototype, with a host of railroad specific details. From Canadian National’s unique “tear drop” windows to the early body details on Southern Pacific and Santa Fe, these models take the Genesis line to new heights. Standard on all models are Athearn’s superior paint colors, reliable Genesis drive and LED lighting for years of trouble free operation.
UP FEATURES: UP FEATURES:
Patched and renumbered former CNW units Patched and renumbered former CNW units
Patch, logo placement, and “burn marks” per prototype road number Patch, logo placement, and “burn marks” per prototype road number
Nathan K3LA horn Nathan K3LA horn
“Primered” replacement engine compartment doors “Primered” replacement engine compartment doors
In 1995, Union Pacific purchased the Chicago and Northwestern and integrated the operation with its own. Re-painting of the recently acquired locomotives took place slowly, especially for the newer units (like the Dash 9s) whose paint jobs were only 1-2 years old at the time of the merger. Therefore, patched and renumbered CNW locomotives continued to operate on the UP system for many years. In 1995, Union Pacific purchased the Chicago and Northwestern and integrated the operation with its own. Re-painting of the recently acquired locomotives took place slowly, especially for the newer units (like the Dash 9s) whose paint jobs were only 1-2 years old at the time of the merger. Therefore, patched and renumbered CNW locomotives continued to operate on the UP system for many years.
ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:
#9675 #9675
“Primered” replacement air conditioner “Primered” replacement air conditioner
“Replacement” equipment door from a UP-painted loco, medium-height snowplow “Replacement” equipment door from a UP-painted loco, medium-height snowplow
#9696 #9696
UP logos on sides of nose UP logos on sides of nose
Burn marks on engine compartment Burn marks on engine compartment
Ghost outline of original CNW road number (8632) Ghost outline of original CNW road number (8632)
Large snowplow Large snowplow
#9741 #9741
UP logos on side equipment doors UP logos on side equipment doors
Medium snowplow Medium snowplow
Lasted in CNW paint until at least 2018 Lasted in CNW paint until at least 2018
DASH 9-44CW SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: DASH 9-44CW SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
Illuminated ground lights above front trucks, front and rear walkway lights, and number boards Illuminated ground lights above front trucks, front and rear walkway lights, and number boards
Etched, see-through walkway steps Etched, see-through walkway steps
FEATURES: FEATURES:
Coupler cut levers Coupler cut levers
MU hoses MU hoses
Trainline hose Trainline hose
See-through cab windows See-through cab windows
Full cab interior Full cab interior
Walkway tread Walkway tread
Windshield wipers Windshield wipers
Lift rings Lift rings
Wire grab irons Wire grab irons
Sander lines Sander lines
DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
LED Lighting for trouble free operation LED Lighting for trouble free operation
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately-painted and – printed paint schemes Accurately-painted and – printed paint schemes
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
Minimum radius: 18″ – Recommended radius: 22″ Minimum radius: 18″ – Recommended radius: 22″
PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE: PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:
Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment
Faded base colors matched to the prototype Faded base colors matched to the prototype
Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE: SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
Sound units operate in both DC and DCC Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
Precision slow speed control Precision slow speed control
Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
CV chart included in the box CV chart included in the box
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