{"product_id":"atlas-10004497-ge-dash-8-40cw-up-9427-ho-scale","title":"Atlas 10004497 | GE Dash 8-40CW DC - Union Pacific #9427 | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas's HO scale Master Silver Series GE Dash 8-40CW captures Union Pacific #9427 in the railroad's iconic Armour Yellow and Harbor Mist Gray with red lettering — the wide-cab GE freight workhorse that helped UP haul intermodal and unit grain trains across the West through the 1990s and 2000s. Standard DC, with the same precision Master Series mechanism Atlas is known for, just minus the factory sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more HO scale Union Pacific power and rolling stock? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/diesel-locomotives\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Diesel Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas Master Silver Series mechanism with five-pole skewed armature motor and dual flywheels for smooth, steady running at all speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast underframe for excellent tractive effort and reliable low-speed performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional headlight, ditch lights, illuminated number boards, and marker lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately-applied detail parts: scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons, fine-scale handrails, MU and trainline hoses, coupler cut bars, sand fill hatch, snowplow, and truck piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted crew figures in the cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard DC analog operation — DCC-ready friendly mechanism (decoder not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted AccuMate knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 22\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiesel Locomotive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGE Dash 8-40CW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUnion Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9427\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; 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border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e840245249747\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this DCC-ready?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — this is a standard DC analog model with a DCC-friendly mechanism. A decoder can be added (not included). It will not produce sound; this is a non-sound version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Atlas Master Silver and Gold series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver Series is Atlas's standard DC offering (no factory decoder, no sound). Gold Series typically ships with ESU LokSound DCC sound preinstalled. Both share the same body, mechanism quality, and detail level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this run on tight curves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAtlas recommends a 22\" minimum radius. The long six-axle Dash 8-40CW will bind on smaller curves typical of N-scale-style or starter-set HO layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat era is this prototype?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dash 8-40CW (wide-cab GE) was built starting December 1989. Union Pacific #9427 dates to the early 1990s and saw service into the 2000s. Suitable for any modern UP layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atlas Model Railroad Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48206309130495,"sku":"10004497","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_af0ae3e6-45b6-4536-a752-1f77d8f486bc.jpg?v=1771688650","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/atlas-10004497-ge-dash-8-40cw-up-9427-ho-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}