HO Siemens ASC-64 Locomotive, David L. Gunn Amtrak® #600
HO Siemens ASC-64 Locomotive, David L. Gunn Amtrak® #600
This DCC sound-equipped ACS-64 includes a TCS WOWSound® CD-Quality 16-bit 44,100Hz decoder with Audio Assist® for easy configuration without programming CVs and a Keep-Alive® device for uninterrupted operation, even over dirty track.
Overview
Built to modernize “America’s Railroad®,” the Amtrak® Cities Sprinters have state-of-the-art features such as regenerative braking that can feed energy back into the power
grid. The latest generation of electrics for the Northeast Corridor, the ACS-64 can reach speeds upwards of 125 mph. Two new paint scheme additions are joining this
popular line in late 2022, including series leader #600 which bears the name “David L. Gunn” in tribute to Amtrak’s former president, and locomotive #662, which was
wrapped in a special “Phase III” heritage scheme to promote the video game Train Sim World® 2 while also celebrating Amtrak’s 50th anniversary.
Features include:
- DCC equipped for sound, speed, direction, and lighting control
- TCS true CD-quality audio in 16-bit 44,100Hz sound
- Keep-Alive® device that keeps your engine running during power
interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact - Voice-guided Audio Assist® programming tool for easy setup of almost
all decoder functionality
- Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder
- Fully remappable light functions that include flashing ditch lights, reverse
direction marker lights, and directional headlights with Rule 17 dimming - Die-cast frame
- Selector switch for choice between rail and pantograph operation
- Magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers
