Siemens ALC-42 Charger - TCS DCC WOWSOUND® EQUIPPED Locomotive - AMTRAK® #300 (Phase VI) - HO Scale. Based on the highly successful medium-distance SC-44 Charger, the ALC-42 displays a range of new features for cross-country service on America’s most scenic and storied routes, including a unique nose design and cab door configuration. Bachmann’s ALC-42 Charger has been developed in collaboration with Siemens Mobility, using original design documentation and prototype field recordings for maximum realism. Features include a TCS WOWSound® CD-quality 16-bit 44,100Hz 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, compressor, cooling fan, coupler close/release, brake release/application, crew alert, grade crossing quill, station announcements, and more. Additional Features include: Siemens-approved design, DCC sound-equipped for sound, speed, direction, and lighting control, 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 set-up of almost all decoder functionality, dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder, directional headlights and marker lights, interior corridor work lights, steady/alternate flashing ditch lights, die-cast frame with separately applied windshield wipers, grab irons and detail parts, HO Scale: 1:87