This ATLAS 40004209 N scale model represents a GE Dash 8-40C locomotive leased by Citicorp Leasing, CREX #9063. It was originally for Union Pacific and has an Armour Yellow and gray color scheme. Note that the pictures show a different road number. Built by General Electric in the late 1980s, the DASH 8-40C diesel locomotives are recognizable by an enlarged exhaust stack and dynamic brake grids in a square unit behind the cab with an enlarged equipment blower fan. These 4,000 hp six-axle engines are still in service in North America. The 4,000hp Dash 8-40CW, produced from 1989 - 1993, followed the successful Dash 8-40C and introduced GE’s wide - nose “North American Safety Cab,” a common sight on US railroads. Major railroads like Conrail, CSX, Santa Fe, and Union Pacific bought many of them, and they're still in mainline and heavy - haul freight service, also seen with new owners due to mergers. Features include a separate coupler cut lever, directional lighting, golden white LEDs, painted safety rails, blackened metal wheels, a dual flywheel 5 - pole skewed armature motor with low friction, and factory - installed AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers. Gold locomotives support all DCC - programming modes, have RailCom and RailComPlus, flexible function key mapping, and 6 DCC function outputs. They offer over 20 sound effects, up to 16 user - selectable horns, 2 user - selectable bells, and 2 user - selectable synchronized brake squeals, with ESU’s “Full Throttle” features for realistic running. AccuMate® couplers are licensed from AccuRail, Inc.

Using this model train is a breeze. First, connect it to your DCC system if you want to use the DCC features. Make sure the power is off before connecting. Once connected, turn on the power and start programming the locomotive using the DCC system's controls. You can select different speed steps and assign functions to the keys as you like. For the sound functionality, just use the DCC controls to access the various sound effects. When it comes to running the train on the track, be gentle when starting and stopping to avoid derailment. As for maintenance, regularly clean the metal wheels with a soft cloth to keep them in good condition. Check the couplers for any signs of wear or damage, and if needed, replace them. Also, keep the locomotive in a dry and clean place when not in use to prevent any corrosion or damage to the parts.