This sleek and powerful WalthersMainline General Electric P42 diesel locomotive brings modern passenger rail power to your HO Scale layout. Available with factory installed ESU sound and DCC, this HO scale P42 is the perfect choice for expanding your passenger fleet. First built by General Electric between 1992 and 2001, the P42 "Genesis" is now one of the most recognizable diesel electric locomotives on North American rails. Packing 4250 horsepower under its hood, this powerful diesel achieves a top speed of 110 mph. Most of the units serve on Amtrak intercity service throughout the United States, although several are in operation north of the border with Via Rail Canada. This WalthersMainline model captures all the details of its modern classic prototype, including accurate molded and separately applied parts and prototypical paint schemes. A top-of-the-line WalthersProto drive, metal Proto MAX couplers, LED lighting and metal wheels ensure a lifetime of reliable operation. This model is equipped with a factory installed ESU Sound and DCC decoder for extra realism. It is operable on both DCC and standard DC layouts.
 
Sound and DCC features include:
 

• Factory installed ESU Sound and DCC decoder
• Dual mode DC/DCC compatible
• 14, 28 or 128 speed steps
• Four function outputs with brightness control by CV
• Air horn and bell sounds changeable by CV

 
Other features include:
 

• Same powerful drive as WalthersProto locomotives
• Five-pole skew-wound motor reliable, trouble-free operation
• 14:1 gear ratio for exceptional slow-speed performance
• Helical-cut gears for quiet operation & easy multiple-unit running
• All-wheel drive and electrical pickup for exceptional pulling power
• Dual-machined brass flywheels for smooth motor operation
• Heavy die-cast metal chassis keeps the locomotive on track
• Constant, directional LED headlights add even more realism
• Pre-installed speaker in all DC and DCC models
• 21-pin DCC plug
• RP-25 contour metal wheels
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers