HO Bachmann 4-6-4 J3a Hudson New York Central #5407 (Roman Lettering) 53601

HO Scale 4-6-4 J3a Hudson - New York Central #5407 (Roman Lettering)

As the demand for rail travel increased in the 1920s, the need for faster, more powerful locomotives to pull the 20th Century Limited and other express services along New York Central's Water Level Route became clear. The solution was delivered by the American Locomotive Company in 1927, as the 4-6-4 Hudson entered service alongside its namesake Hudson River. The type quickly became a symbol of both the New York Central and fast, luxury rail travel.

Factory-set for maximum realism and equipped with a TCS WOWSound® CD-quality 16-bit 44,100Hz decoder with Audio Assist®, the Hudson arrives factory-programmed for maximum realism with a steam locomotive sound package that features user-definable whistle options, bell, blowdown, cylinder cocks, water fill, coupler close and release, brake application and release, momentum, grade crossing quill, station announcements, and more.

Key Features

• DCC sound-equipped for sound, speed, direction, and lighting control
• True CD-quality audio in 16-bit 44,100Hz sound
• Keep-Alive® device that keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact
• Voice-guided Audio Assist® programming tool for easy set-up of almost all decoder functionality
• Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder
• Precision motor
• All-metal chassis
• Operating directional headlight and reverse lights
• Blackened metal side rods
• Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours
• E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers on the front and rear

Product Specifications

Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
Prototype: J3a Super Hudson 4-6-4 steam locomotive, a powerful express passenger locomotive used extensively by the NYC Railroad in the mid-20th century
Road Name: New York Central (NYC)
Road Number: #5407
Lettering Style: Authentic New York Central "Roman" style lettering applied to the tender sides

Control System & Performance

Equipped with a factory-installed DCC decoder, typically supporting both standard DC analog operation and digital control on NMRA-compliant DCC systems. Powered by a high-torque can motor with a flywheel, providing smooth operation and all-wheel pickup/drive.

Detailing & Construction

Includes a robust die-cast chassis for substantial weight and pulling power, detailed Walschaerts valve gear, and numerous separately applied details such as piping, grab irons, and working side rods. Features an operating smoke unit for added realism (fluid included) and an illuminated forward LED headlight. Comes with E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers installed.

Minimum Curve Radius: Optimized for reliable operation on a minimum radius of 18 inches (R18)

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