Description
This is a Bachmann 65153 N UP EMD DD40AX 6940 EMD DDA40X Centennial with DCC Sound, Union Pacific 6940 (armour yellow, gray). The model designation, DDA40X, comes from two D (four axle) trucks, A for a cab, 40 to indicate the use of the 16-cylinder 645E3 engine as in the GP40 and SD40, and X to indicate some experimental features. The first of the experimental features was an uprating of the 645E3 engine from 3,000-horsepower to the 645E3A engine with 3,300 horsepower. Another feature was the ability to perform a self-load test (checking that the alternator was producing power) without an external load test box to absorb the electrical power created. Next there was the usage of modular control circuits replacing considerable amounts of wiring. There was one other major difference between the Centennials and most regular freight units and that was the use of the 59:18 gear ratio that allowed 90 MPH operation instead of the standard 62:15 ratio that had a maximum of 75 miles per hour.
Its key features are:
Sound Value SoundTraxx diesel sound package with prototypical prime movers (dual-motor sound)
3 air horns
Bell-all in 16-bit polyphonic sound
Dual motors with flywheels
Operating gumball light
16-wheel drive
Lighted number boards
Weathered air intakes and exhausts
E-Z Mate Mark II couplers
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Bachmann
Model Number: 65153
Road Name: Union Pacific (UP)
MSRP: $219.00
Scale/Era: N Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11976392.
Trainz Product Id: 11976392
