Bachmann HO Scale Siemens ALC-42 Charger Amtrak Phase VI #305 with TCS WOWSound DCC (68302)

Amtrak's newest long-distance diesel, the Siemens ALC-42 Charger, in Phase VI colors as #305 – with TCS WOWSound on board.

The Prototype

The ALC-42 ("Air Liquid Cooled, 4,200 hp") is Siemens' long-distance version of the SC-44 Charger. It was built at Siemens' plant in Sacramento, California to replace Amtrak's aging P42 Genesis fleet. The ALC-42 adds a new nose profile and cab door arrangement for cross-country service.

The first units entered revenue service in 2022 on the Empire Builder. ALC-42s now lead trains across the West, including the Southwest Chief and Sunset Limited through Arizona. They wear Amtrak's Phase VI livery, which debuted on the Chargers.

TCS WOWSound & DCC

• Factory-installed TCS WOWSound decoder with CD-quality 16-bit, 44.1kHz audio
• Prototype field recordings: horn, bell, prime mover, compressor, cooling fans, couplers, brakes, crew and station announcements, grade-crossing signal
• Audio Assist voice-guided programming – no CV charts needed
• Keep-Alive device for uninterrupted running over dirty track and frogs
• Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder (DCC and DC)

Model Features

• Siemens-approved design drawn from original documentation
• Die-cast frame with precision motor
• Directional headlights with Rule 17 dimming and flashing ditch lights
• Separate metal handrails and grab irons
• Clear cab and engine-room windows with interior detail
• See-through trucks with blackened metal RP-25 wheels
• E-Z Mate Mark II magnetic knuckle couplers
• Minimum radius: 22"

Specs

• Scale: HO (1:87)
• Manufacturer: Bachmann Trains
• Item #: 68302
• Road / number: Amtrak #305 (Phase VI)
• Model: Siemens ALC-42 Charger, TCS WOWSound DCC
• Length: approx. 9"

Also in stock: Amtrak #300 (Bachmann 68301). Run a pair on the head end of your long-distance train.