N Siemens SC-42 Charger, VIA Rail Canada #2201 (DCC/Sound)

The latest in passenger railroading has arrived at VIA Rail CanadaTM with the Siemens SCV-42 Charger. Designed to handle harsh Canadian winters while maintaining efficiency for fast corridor service, the SCV-42 is the new face of passenger transportation between major cities in eastern Canada including Windsor, Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City. Features include a TCS WOWSound® decoder with Audio Assist® for easy configuration without CVs, and a Keep Alive® device for uninterrupted operation, even over dirty track. The WOWSound® diesel-electric locomotive package includes an authentic horn, bell, prime mover, startup/shutdown, Canadian station announcements, compressor, cooling fan, coupler close/release, brake release/application, crew alert, grade crossing quill, and more.

Features include: 

• Siemens-approved design
• TCS true CD-quality audio in 16-bit 44,100Hz sound
• Voice-guided Audio Assist® programming tool for easy setup of almost all decoder functionality
• LED directional headlights and marker lights
• Steady/alternate flashing ditch lights
• Die-cast frame with separately applied windshield wipers, grab irons, and detail parts
• DCC sound-equipped for sound, speed, direction, and lighting control
• Keep-Alive® device that keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact
• Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder for use on analog (DC) or digital (DCC) systems
• Interior corridor work lights
• Prototypical English/French passenger announcements
• E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers