Built between 1940 and 1956, the General Electric 44-Ton Switcher was designed to replace steam locomotives in light freight duties, primarily finding use as yard switchers for class one railroads and industrial complexes. Among only a handful of locomotives permitted to operate with a single-person crew under common carrier regulations, the 44-Ton was also an appealing choice for shortlines. The reliability of the type ensured their longevity, and many can still be found in operation today, both on tourist railroads and in revenue service. The Bachmann 44-Ton Switcher arrives in our HO Scale line with newly added Soundtraxx® Tsunami2™ DCC and sound, never-before-offered paint schemes, and the excellent quality you’ve come to expect from these iconic locomotive models.

Features include:

• Authentic General Electric design.
  
• DCC sound-equipped for sound, speed, direction, and lighting control.
  
• Dual-mode NMRA-compliant Soundtraxx® Tsunami2™ decoder with 32-bit processor, 16-channel polyphonic sound, and up to 28 functions.
  
• Sound effects include choice of 12 prime mover selections, more than 40 horn options, 14 bells, true idle, hand brake, sander sounds, cab chatter and more.
  
• Hyperlight™ equipped headlights on both ends, with Rule 17 operation or automatic direction control.
  
• Dynamic Digital Exhaust (DDE) feature simulates change in engine power when ascending a grade.
  
• Soundtraxx® Hyperdrive2™ Advanced Motor Control for refined low-speed operation.
  
• Precision motor.
  
• All-wheel drive.
  
• Highly detailed painted bodies with precision graphics.
  
• Performs best on 18” radius curves or better.
  
• Clear cab windows and painted engineer figure.
  
• Detailed truck sideframes.
  
• Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours.
  
• Magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers on both ends.
  
• Product Measurements: L 4.9 in., W 1.4 in., H 1.7 in.
  
• Separately applied details include handrails, grab irons, brake hoses, uncoupling levers, horns, and windshield wipers.