Atlas 40005186 | GE Dash 8-40BW Gold, BNSF #516, LokSound DCC | N Scale

Bring BNSF #516 to your N scale railroad with the Atlas Master Gold GE Dash 8-40BW in the orange and black Late Swoosh scheme. Factory-installed ESU LokSound and a dual-mode DC/DCC decoder add diesel sound and digital control, while pilot mounted ditch lights and painted safety rails finish the model.

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Specifications

Features

• BNSF #516 with Late Swoosh lettering in orange and black.
• Factory-installed ESU LokSound decoder with diesel engine, horn, bell, compressor and braking effects.
• DCC programming supports short and long addresses, function mapping and 14, 28 or 128 speed steps.
• Directional golden-white LED lighting and pilot mounted ditch lights.
• Painted safety rails, blackened metal wheels and factory-installed AccuMate knuckle couplers.
• Scale Speed motor for model railroad operation.
• N Scale (1:160), supplied as one ready-to-run locomotive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it include DCC and sound?
Yes. Item 40005186 is the Master Gold version with a factory-installed ESU LokSound sound decoder, rather than the Silver sound-ready version.

Can I run it on conventional DC track?
Yes. The dual-mode decoder supports conventional DC and DCC layouts. A DCC system provides access to the full range of decoder functions and programming.

Are the ditch lights mounted on the deck or pilot?
This Dash 8-40BW version has pilot mounted ditch lights, as specified in the Atlas catalogue.

What scale and couplers does it use?
It is N Scale (1:160) and comes with AccuMate knuckle couplers. Track and a power supply or DCC system are sold separately.

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