{"product_id":"athg-2056","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale BNSF AC4400CW BNSF #5610 - Primed For Grime - Standard DC - ATHG-2056","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith their long service lives, the BNSF AC4400s have racked up many miles for their owner. Some units have experienced failures on the road, which have been quickly repaired by shop personnel- often without a full repaint. Our Primed for Grime offerings are a great starting point to add your own weathering effects to these long-serving locos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eATHEARN GE AC4400CW DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwnership 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 a large number of 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther 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\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\n\u003ch3\u003eATHEARN GE AC4400CW DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\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 lighting above front truck (where applicable)\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\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaded base colors matched to the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect starting point for adding grime and rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#5610: Large body\/long hood primer patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBNSF FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaded paint w\/road number-specific details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Gullwing” cab with hi-mounted number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnticlimber-mounted front ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge cab GPS dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkway capacitor box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more road numbers? 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