This model is equipped with a LokSound Select Dual-Mode decoder, which allows your Atlas Gold Series model to be used on DC as well as DCC layouts. DCC operation supports all DCC programming modes. A total of six DCC function outputs are available with flexible mapping of functions keys F0 to F28.
Over 20 sounds effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more. There are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user selectable bells, and 2 user selectable synchronized brake squeals. Manual and automatic notching modes with the ability to change modes "on the fly" are provided for added realism!
- 5-pole, skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
- factory equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers
- golden-white LEDs
- directional lighting
- please note that the Atlas Quantum Engineer will not operate on Atlas Gold Series locomotive equipped with a LokSound Select Decoder on an analog (DC) layout. However, the sound and lighting functions of the LokSound Select decoder in the Atlas Gold Series GP38/40 locomotive can be controlled by an easy-to-use basic DCC system.
- also note that on a DC-powered layout, a DCC and sound equipped model (such as the Atlas Gold Series GP38/40) cannot be consisted with another model that does not also have both DCC and sound. This statement does not apply to DCC equipped models operating on a DCC layout.