The ATLAS Gold 40005284 N Scale locomotive is a high - quality model of the Electro Motive Division's GP - 40. Introduced in the late 1960s and early 1970s, this 3000 - horsepower locomotive can still be seen in service across North America. It's easily recognizable by the three full - size radiator fans on the rear of the roof. Note that pictures might show a different road number. This locomotive comes with many great features. It has directional lighting, walkway safety tread, and blackened metal wheels. The Scale Speed™ motor ensures smooth operation. It also has factory - equipped AccuMate® knuckle couplers and dynamic brakes (as per railroad requirements). Golden - white LEDs add to its charm. For GOLD LOCOMOTIVES only, the DCC operation is top - notch. It supports all DCC - programming modes, includes RailCom and RailComPlus, and offers flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28. There are 6 DCC function outputs that can be individually mapped. The ESU LokSound features are amazing too. With over 20 sound effects like engine start - up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, and more. There are up to 16 user - selectable horns, 2 user - selectable bells, and 2 user - selectable synchronized brake squeals. Manual and Automatic Notching modes can be changed 'on the fly' for a realistic experience.

Using your ATLAS Gold N Scale EMD GP40 locomotive is easy. First, connect it to your DCC system according to the system's instructions. You can then use the DCC controller to operate the locomotive, controlling its speed and direction. To use the sound features, make sure your DCC system supports the RailCom or RailComPlus functions. You can select different sound effects and horns using the function keys on your controller. When it comes to safety, always make sure the power to the track is off when you're handling the locomotive. Avoid touching the electrical parts to prevent short - circuits. For maintenance, keep the locomotive clean. Use a soft brush to remove dust from the body and wheels. If the wheels get dirty, you can clean them gently with a mild cleaning solution. Periodically check the couplers to make sure they're working properly. If the locomotive starts to run unevenly, it might be a good idea to lubricate the moving parts with a small amount of appropriate lubricant, but be careful not to over - lubricate.