Union Pacific O Gauge RailKing Dash-8 Diesel R-T-R Freight Train Set w/Proto-Sound 3.0

On May 10, 1869, the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads met at Promontory Point, Utah to complete the first transcontinental railroad. Wagon trains and clipper ships were no longer the only way to the West Coast. More than a century later, the Central Pacific is gone but the Union Pacific is the largest railroad in North America, with more than 8,000 locomotives, 100,000 freight cars, and 32,000 miles of track in 23 states. Due to shared motive power agreements with other railroads, its famous Armour Yellow diesels can be spotted anywhere from Los Angeles to Boston. 

Capture the high-horsepower drama of modern railroading with this UP freight set, headed by our twin-motored replica of General Electric’s Dash 8 diesel. A best-seller for GE from 1987-1994 and still in wide use today, the Dash 8 helped pioneer computer control of locomotive functions, from engine control to troubleshooting to making sure all 12 wheels were gripping the track and not slipping. Our model of this landmark locomotive features an LED headlight to light up the night; Proto-Speed Control for smooth, steady speeds from a crawl to full throttle; traction tires for tremendous pulling power; and a full range of sounds from blaring horn and clanging bell to squealing brakes and crew conversations.

Set Features

Twin Motored Diesel Locomotive

3-Car Freight Consist

31" x 51" 12-Piece RealTrax Circle

RailWare Interactive DVD With Track Layout Software

Lighted Track Lock-On

50 Watt Transformer With Wireless DCS Explorer WiFi Track Interface Unit

Locomotive Features:

Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS Body

Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank

Metal Chassis

Metal Handrails and Horn

Authentic Paint Scheme

Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears

(2) Remote-Controlled Proto-Couplers

Prototypical Rule 17 Lighting

Directionally Controlled Constant Voltage LED Headlights

(2) Precision Flywheel-Equipped Motors

Onboard DCC/DCS Decoder

Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments

Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring Freight Yard Proto-Effects

Locomotive Measures: 14 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 3 1/2”

Freight Cars Feature:

Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS Bodies

Durable Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks With Smooth-Rolling Metal Wheels and Axles

Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers

Colorful, Attractive Paint Schemes