Atlas Gold N-Scale NYC ALCo S-2 # 9623 DCC/SND- Pre Order

Built by the American Locomotive Company (Alco) the low-hood S-2 was introduced in 1940 to replace Alco’s earlier high-hood switchers. The 1000 horsepower S-2 was a turbocharged version of the S-1. There were 1,502 S-2s sold to North American Railroads. The versatility of the S-2s was evidenced by their service on mainline, shortline and industrial railroads.

Features:

·    Scaled from actual prototype measurements

·    Option for horizontal or vertical radiator shutters

·    Fine scale handrails

·    Separately applied coupler cut levers, air hoses, piping, etc.

·    Directional LED lighting (includes cab rear headlight)

·    Die-cast hood & chassis for improved pulling performance

·    Digital-ready chassis

·    Dual flywheels for maximum performance at all speeds

·    Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers

·    Exceptional painting and printing

Atlas Master® Gold version features ESU LokSound Decoder

DCC Operation Features :

·    Supports all DCC-programming modes

·    Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.

·    A total of 4 DCC function outputs are available

·    Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

Sound Functionality Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):

• Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.
• There are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.
• Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.