As the demand for rail travel increased in the 1920s, there was an apparent need for faster, more powerful locomotives to pull the 20th Century Limited and other express services along the New York Central Water Level Route. The solution was delivered by the American Locomotive Company in 1927, as the 4-6-4 Hudson entered service hauling priority trains alongside its namesake river. The type quickly became a symbol of speed and reliability for the New York Central, lasting in service to the end of steam in the 1950s. Factory-set for 4-6-4 maximum realism, our N scale Hudson is equipped with an Econami™ SoundTraxx® steam package. The locomotive offers a choice of 16 whistles, multiple variations of 6 bell types, 4 prototypical chuffs, 5 air pumps and 4 dynamos, plus cylinder cocks, grade-crossing signal, blowdown, brake squeal/release, coupling/uncoupling, water stop, and "All aboard"/coach doors—all in 16-bit polyphonic sound. Visit your favorite hobby retailer to add this engine to your N scale layout today!
New York Central #5405
(later gothic lettering) )
Item No. 53651
New York Central #5420
(as delivered Roman lettering)
Item No. 53652
New York Central #5426
(Roman lettering)
Item No. 53653
New York Central #5445
(later Gothic lettering)
Item No. 53654
Included Features
  • DCC sound-equipped with Econami™ Sound Value package
  • Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder, operating headlight and tender backup light
  • Authentic Boxpok-style drivers, metal driver axle bearings, precision motor, completely hidden drive train
  • Die-cast chassis, gear drive, separate detail parts, including bell, whistle, pop valves, and handrails
  • E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers, Performs best on 11.25" radius curves or greater, N Scale 1:160
NEW YORK CENTRAL #5432
(Gothic lettering)
Item No. 53603
Turning the clock to the modern era is our new HO Scale Short Body Bay Window Transfer Caboose! Based on a Missouri Pacific™ design that was adopted by several other railroads, this late-era cabin is the perfect addition to any freight railroad set between the late 1970s and 2000s. The model features new and existing tooling, road-specific details, and plenty of separately applied components!

Watch our video on the Short Body Bay Window Transfer Caboose here:
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