Atlas Master HO Scale Conrail (Ex-LHR) ALCO C420 Locomotive CR #2073 - DCC/Sound - ATL10004757

Atlas Master Gold HO Scale Conrail (Ex-LHR) ALCO C420 Locomotive CR #2073 - DCC/Sound

Add a distinctive piece of northeastern railroad history to your HO scale locomotive roster with the Atlas Master Gold ALCO C420 Conrail #2073. Representing a former Lehigh & Hudson River locomotive in Conrail service, this model features detailed Century Series construction, railroad-specific decoration, and factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/Sound.

The ALCO C420 was introduced in 1963 as a 2,000-horsepower, four-axle road switcher powered by a turbocharged 12-cylinder ALCO 251 prime mover. The Lehigh & Hudson River was the first railroad to purchase the C420, making these locomotives an important part of the model's history. Following the formation of Conrail in 1976, former L&HR equipment became part of the new railroad's diverse diesel fleet.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Atlas Model Railroad Company
• Product Line: Atlas Master Gold
• SKU: ATL10004757
• Manufacturer Item Number: 10004757
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Railroad: Conrail (CR)
• Former Railroad: Lehigh & Hudson River (L&HR)
• Locomotive Type: ALCO C420
• Road Number: CR #2073
• Configuration: Single Four-Axle Diesel Locomotive
• Control: DCC/Sound (Dual-Mode DC/DCC)
• Sound Decoder: ESU LokSound Select
• Prototype Prime Mover: ALCO 12-Cylinder 251
• Prototype Horsepower: 2,000 HP
• Couplers: AccuMate Knuckle Couplers

Model Features

• Detailed ALCO C420 body with prototype-appropriate exterior components
• Newly redesigned AAR Type B truck sideframes with optional bearing covers
• Prototype-appropriate flat or step pilots
• Long hood with appropriate dynamic brake detailing
• 3,100-gallon fuel tank
• Separately applied windshield wipers and metal grab irons
• Detailed coupler cut levers, multiple-unit hoses and train line hoses
• Fine-scale handrails, drop steps and cab sunshades
• See-through step detailing along the sill
• Etched metal radiator walkway
• Painted crew figures
• Factory-installed AccuMate knuckle couplers
• Five-pole skewed-armature motor with dual flywheels for smooth operation
• Directional golden-white LED lighting
• Factory-installed ESU LokSound Select DCC/Sound decoder
• Dual-mode operation on compatible DC and DCC layouts
• More than 20 sound effects, including engine start-up, shutdown, prime mover, horn, bell and air compressor
• Multiple selectable horn, bell and brake squeal sounds
• Adjustable DCC function mapping and sound settings

Conrail ALCO C420 #2073 - Former Lehigh & Hudson River

Atlas' Conrail C420 #2073 represents one of the former Lehigh & Hudson River ALCO road switchers that became part of Conrail's early locomotive roster. These inherited locomotives contributed to the variety of diesel power operating throughout the Northeast during Conrail's formative years.

The C420's distinctive setback cab, extended short hood and ALCO styling make it a recognizable addition to an HO scale diesel fleet. With factory-installed LokSound, directional lighting and Atlas' smooth-running drive system, this model is well suited for layouts depicting northeastern freight operations and the early Conrail era.

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