

In the mid 60’s C&O adopted a new simplified paint scheme with the large C&O initials on the long. Standard on all models are Athearn’s superior paint colors, reliable Genesis drive and LED lighting for years of trouble free operation. These units were the backbone of the fleet, used on both road trains as well as local service.
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From Canadian National’s unique “tear drop” windows to the early body details on Southern Pacific and Santa Fe, these models take the Genesis line to new heights. Horizon Hobby, LLC (Horizon) services the following brands: ARRMA, Athearn, Axial, Blade, Dromida, Duratrax, Dynamite, E-flite, ECX, Great Planes, Hangar 9, HobbyZone, Losi, Onyx, ParkZone, Pro Boat, RealFlight, Revolution, Saito, Spektrum, Tactic, Team Losi Racing, Trakpower, Tower, Top Flite, FMS, Predator, RocHobby, OS Engines, DLE. The Athearn Genesis Dash 9-44CW is equally as impressive as its prototype, with a host of railroad specific details. Constructed for US railroads from coast to coast, the units were also ordered by Canadian roads, and significant export orders went to Australia and Brazil.
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Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode.Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality.Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound.Minimum radius: 18” - Recommended radius: 22”.Contact our Model Railroad parts by emailing us at for questions about: Missing parts requests. Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage Contact our Model Railroad support by emailing us at for questions about: Warranty questions.Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes.Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more.Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power.LED Lighting for trouble free operation.Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track.

All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow.All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation.Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation.Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers.Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes.Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance.DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector.Illuminated ground lights above front trucks, front and rear walkway lights, and number boards.They have since been retired, with some being used for the AC44C6M rebuild program.
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NS 8764-8888, a total of 125 units, were the first in a series of yearly NS orders from 1995 to 2005. The last stand of the “Standard Cab”, these 4000hp, 1995-built units have earned the railfan nickname of “Top Hats” due to their rooftop mounted air conditioners. Ditch lights both ends (flash when horn is blown on DCC/sound models).
