Atlas Model Railroad Co.
Master Series Gold Diesel F-M H24-66 Train Master; Powered w/Decoder & Sound
Undecorated; Phase 1A w/Dual Headlights - Both Ends/Small Number Boards
Walthers Part # 150-7703
HO scale, $259.95, not currently in stock at Walthers, Expected: Unknown
Advertised by Fairbanks-Morse as "the most useful locomotive ever built",
the H24-66 Train Master was first introduced in 1953. Designed as a
versatile locomotive with various equipment options available, it was found
in both passenger and freight service across the US. It was the most
powerful single-engine locomotive in production at the time, generating a
total of 2,400 hp.
This Atlas Master(TM) Gold Series ready-to-run model features separately
applied detail parts, accurate painting and printing, with an e-DMD
(electronic Dual-Mode(R) decoder) and sound right out of the box. Details
include separate door handles, truck sideframes with real metal springs,
diecast underframe, a five-pole skewed armature motor with dual-flywheels,
directional lighting, etched-metal grilles, painted crew figures,
AccuMate(R) knuckle couplers and railroad-specific detailing. The e-DMD
decoder allows operation and basic sound functions when operated on a
DC-powered layout and full sound functionality when operated with a DCC
system.
QSI(R) Quantum Sound(R) system features include dual speakers, authentic
diesel sounds, squealing brakes, Doppler effects, air let-off in neutral,
soupler impact sounds (when operated using a DCC system) and a helper mode
that mutes the whistle and bell when operated in a consist with other
units.