{"product_id":"athearn-genesis-2-0-g31548-ho-scale-ac4400cw-chicago-northwestern-ols-c-nw-8816","title":"Athearn Genesis 2.0 G31548 HO Scale AC4400CW Chicago NorthWestern \"OLS\" C\u0026NW 8816","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis 2.0 G31548 HO Scale AC4400CW Chicago NorthWestern \"OLS\" C\u0026amp;NW 8816\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced by GE in 1993 and built until 2004, when it was replaced by the Evolution Series Tier II compliant model, the AC4400CW is a staple of modern railroading. 2,834 examples were built with many still plying the rails in their as delivered configurations or as rebuilt variations. Many Class 1, regional, and foreign railroads purchased the AC4400CWs. Ownership spanned the North American Continent and with their long lives, have seen numerous paint scheme variations and ownership changes through the years. The AC4400CW went through many changes during its production. Some are easily noticeable; early units being delivered with GE’s Hi-Adhesion Trucks, while later units that had the option for newly developed GE Steerable Truck. Other details are smaller and takes a careful eye to see; the addition of a door stop, how the step wells are reinforced, or the number and positioning of panels and doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn has captured all these details thorough research and precision tooling to reproduce dozens of variations. The newly tooled Genesis AC4400CW takes its reign as the new flagship model for Athearn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn earlier purchaser of the AC4400CW, the units purchased by Chicago \u0026amp; Northwestern were again dressed in the attractive “Lighting Stripe” paint scheme, but now with the addition of an Operation Lifesaver decoration on the long hood. The AC traction paired well with the long heavy coal trains CNW was pulling out of the Powder River Basin. Many of these units lasted well after the UP acquisition of CNW in their original paint or with minor patching. These early versions rode on the first iteration of the Hi-Adhesion trucks with struts on all four corners of each trucks that were both shorter and inboard of the brake cylinders compared to later variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolden K5H Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly body features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesk style control stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel tank without notch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnevenly spaced rear grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel tank bolted to the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended range dynamic brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLipped exhaust tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs delivered Antenna package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGE Hi-Adhesion trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside struts on all truck sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral air intake in forward position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately –painted and –printed paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting adjusted to lifelike settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated ground lights above front trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated front and rear walkway lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated marker lights (where applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched, see-through walkway steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimated roller bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber MU hoses for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber trainline hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, \u0026amp; breather pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSander lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass horns correct to the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth \u0026amp; quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging securely holds model for safe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC: Ready\/21-Pin NEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSOUND: Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: GE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxles: 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLIGHTED: LED Lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Age Recommendation: 14 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs Assembly Required: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Athearn Genesis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42630891045077,"sku":"ATHG31548","price":227.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/athearn-genesis-2-0-g31548-ho-scale-ac4400cw-chicago-northwestern-ols-c-nw-8816.jpg?v=1645835097","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/athearn-genesis-2-0-g31548-ho-scale-ac4400cw-chicago-northwestern-ols-c-nw-8816","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}