This wide cab–style locomotive was originally offered by General Electric as an option for the Dash 8-40C later becoming the standard for their series of contemporary freight locomotives. Bachmann‘s model comes with the Econami™ SoundTraxx® DCC sound decoder. Factory set for Dash-40CW realism the diesel package also offers a choice of 5 prime movers 16 airhorns multiple variations of 7 bell types 2 air compressors and 3 couplers plus a function-activated grade-crossing signal—all in 16-bit polyphonic sound. Econami™ includes adjustable auto-notching sensitivity for prototypical operation adjustable master volume and individual sound effect volume levels advanced consisting and more. Features include DCC sound-equipped with Econami™ decoder dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder directional headlights with Rule 17 dimming precision motor flywheel die-cast frame fine-scale handrails illuminated number boards separately applied detail parts E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers front and rear