{"product_id":"bachmann-ho-gs4-sp-daylight-4449-dcc-sound-locomotive-53101","title":"HO Bachmann GS4 4-8-4 SP Daylight #4449 Railfan DCC Sound Value 53101","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBachmann HO Scale GS4 4-8-4 Southern Pacific Daylight #4449 with DCC Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe streamlined, powerful SP GS4 4-8-4 steam locomotives were the choice of high-speed passenger service in the Southwest until they were superseded by diesels in the late 1950s. Available in distinctive \"Daylight\" color schemes plus the red, white, and blue Bicentennial model, this 4-8-4 includes our Sound Value \u003cem\u003eSoundTraxx\u003c\/em\u003e® steam package with authentic prototypical chuff, short and long whistles, bell, air pump, steam release, and blower—all in 16-bit polyphonic sound. The preserved and still-running #4449 has had many different paint schemes, and this model represents the current version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC sound-equipped with dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision motor with high-performance can motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating directional LED headlight and functional mars light (blinking safety light)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating smoke unit with easy-access on\/off switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal parts and fine-scale handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Walschaerts valve gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through frame with substantial die-cast chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheels with traction tires for improved adhesion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eE-Z Mate\u003c\/em\u003e® Mark II knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Sound Effects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory-installed Sound Value DCC decoder by SoundTraxx includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique 6-chime whistle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell and synchronized chuff sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-release and dynamic brake sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-bit polyphonic sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale (1:87)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e GS-4 \"Golden State\" type 4-8-4 \"Northern\" steam locomotive\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Pacific (SP)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #4449\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iconic Southern Pacific \"Daylight\" paint scheme in orange, red, and black\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Famous for pulling the Southern Pacific's Daylight passenger trains and currently preserved for excursion service and railfan events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOperation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperates on both standard DC analog layouts and NMRA-compliant DCC systems. Performs best on 22\" radius curves or greater. Features strong pulling power and stability thanks to die-cast chassis and traction tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products at MPM Hobbies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHO Scale Locomotives collection\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more steam and diesel options. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-passenger-cars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHO Scale Passenger Cars\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to create an authentic Daylight consist. Visit our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bachmann-trains\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBachmann Trains collection\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the complete product line. Check out \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dcc-sound-decoders\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDCC Sound Decoders\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-railroad-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eModel Railroad Track\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to enhance your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e BAC53101\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48354624864487,"sku":"BAC53101","price":358.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/files\/ho-bachmann-gs4-4-8-4-sp-daylight-4449-railfan-dcc-sound-value-53101-mpm-hobbies.jpg?v=1750818196","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/bachmann-ho-gs4-sp-daylight-4449-dcc-sound-locomotive-53101","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}