Bachmann Industries HO 44-Ton Switcher w/DCC, Black

At 88,000 pounds, the 44 Ton Switcher was designed specifically as the heaviest allowable locomotive for one man operation. Used primarily for light branchline and industrial work, the 44 Ton Switcher was equipped with caterpillar engines that generated approximately 400 horsepower. Last produced in 1956, many are still in operation today. Features include DCC equipped for speed, direction, and lighting dual mode decoder die cast chassis and gear towers centered can motor with eight wheel drive low current draw RP25 wheel contours E Z Mate Mark II couplers Performs best on 15 radius curves or greater.