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 side frames
Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours
Magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers on both ends
Separately applied details include handrails, grab irons, brake hoses, uncoupling levers, horns, and windshield wipers