{"product_id":"atl10004749","title":"Atlas Master HO Scale Nickel Plate Road ALCO C420 Locomotive NKP #578 - DCC\/Sound - ATL10004749","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAtlas Master Gold HO Scale Nickel Plate Road ALCO C420 Locomotive NKP #578 - DCC\/Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring classic ALCO diesel power to your HO scale railroad with the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Master Gold ALCO C420 Nickel Plate Road #578\u003c\/strong\u003e. This detailed four-axle road switcher combines the distinctive appearance of ALCO's Century Series locomotives with factory-installed DCC\/Sound, directional LED lighting, and Atlas Master Series construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1963, the ALCO C420 was a 2,000-horsepower diesel-electric locomotive powered by a turbocharged, 12-cylinder ALCO 251 prime mover. A total of 131 C420 locomotives were built through 1969. The locomotive's compact engine arrangement resulted in its distinctive setback cab and extended short hood, giving the C420 a recognizable profile among first- and second-generation road switchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlas Model Railroad Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlas Master Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATL10004749\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Item Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10004749\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel Plate Road (NKP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ALCO C420\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e NKP #578\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Four-Axle Diesel Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e DCC\/Sound (Dual-Mode DC\/DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound Decoder:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESU LokSound Select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Prime Mover:\u003c\/strong\u003e ALCO 12-Cylinder 251\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Horsepower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCouplers:\u003c\/strong\u003e AccuMate Knuckle Couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed ALCO C420 body with railroad-specific exterior components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly redesigned AAR Type B truck sideframes with optional bearing covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-appropriate flat or step pilots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong hood with appropriate dynamic brake detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3,100-gallon fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied windshield wipers and metal grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed coupler cut levers, multiple-unit hoses and train line hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale handrails, drop steps and cab sunshades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through step details along the sill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal radiator walkway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted crew figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed AccuMate knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole skewed-armature motor with dual flywheels for smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional golden-white LED lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed ESU LokSound Select DCC\/Sound decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-mode operation on compatible DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple selectable horn, bell and braking sound effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable function mapping and sound settings for DCC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNickel Plate Road ALCO C420 #578\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nickel Plate Road is remembered for its freight operations across the Midwest, and this Atlas Master Gold C420 offers modelers a distinctive ALCO road switcher for their locomotive roster. With its setback cab, detailed truck sideframes, and carefully reproduced exterior components, the model captures the character of the Century Series design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory-installed ESU LokSound provides realistic diesel sound effects, including prime mover operation, horn, bell, and other locomotive sounds. Combined with Atlas' smooth-running drive system and directional LED lighting, this model is suited for freight operations, switching assignments, and locomotive collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More Atlas Model Railroad Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover additional locomotives and rolling stock in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/atlas-model-railroad\"\u003eAtlas Model Railroad\u003c\/a\u003e collection. 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