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**Bachmann HO Scale GE 44-Ton Switcher Locomotive – Amtrak #1000**Factory DCC & SoundTraxx Tsunami2 Equipped | Item #68205
Up for sale is a pristine, brand-new-in-box example of Bachmann\'s modern HO Scale General Electric 44-Ton yard switcher. This specific release is sharply decorated in the crisp, authentic silver, blue, and red livery of Amtrak Road number #1000.
This model represents a massive technical leap forward for Bachmann\'s small switcher line, coming factory-loaded with a premium, dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 digital decoder. Despite its small footprint, it delivers incredibly robust, 16-channel polyphonic sound, featuring prototypical GE prime mover chugs, air compressor cycling, cab radio chatter, and your choice of over 40 horn tones.
**Model Highlights: *** SoundTraxx Hyperdrive2 Advanced Motor Control for ultra-smooth slow-speed creeping.* Dynamic Digital Exhaust (DDE) which realistically changes engine RPM pitch when going up grades.* Directional LED headlights equipped with prototypical Rule 17 dimming.* Separately applied fine details: plastic grab irons, windshield wipers, cut levers, and air hoses.* Fully painted and detailed engineer figure sitting inside a clear-windowed cab.* Blackened metal wheels featuring standard RP25 contours for reliable tracking.
**Condition: *** **Brand New in Box (NIB): ** Pristine, warehouse-grade condition.* Never run, never displayed, and completely untouched on a layout. 100% factory original.* Comes complete in its original protective retail window box, inner plastic form shell, and all factory-supplied user manuals and sound reference guides.
**Shipping & Safe Packing: **We understand that model train details are fragile. This locomotive will be wrapped securely in heavy bubble wrap and packed inside a rigid corrugated outer shipping box with dense cushioning to prevent any detail damage or box crushing during transit. Fast handling time guaranteed!
Brand: Bachmann TrainsMPN / Item Number: 68205Scale / Gauge: HO Scale / 1:87Type: Diesel Locomotive (Yard Switcher)Model: General Electric (GE) 44-TonnerRoad Name: Amtrak (Official Licensee Product)Road Number: #1000 (Based on the prototype stationed at the Beech Grove shops)Control / Power: Dual-Mode DCC & Sound Equipped (Works on both analog DC and digital DCC)Audio System: Onboard SoundTraxx Tsunami2 Decoder with 32-bit processor and 16-channel polyphonic soundSound Options: 12 prime movers, 40+ horns, 14 bells, cab chatter, and Dynamic Digital Exhaust (DDE)Lighting: Hyperlight directional LED headlights on both ends with Rule 17 dimmingCouplers: Magnetically operated E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers
