This Bachmann Spectrum HO Scale Streamlined 4-6-4 Hudson is a model of the iconic steam locomotive styled to haul the New York Central′s 20th Century Limited. Entering service in 1938, the Streamlined Hudson was one of several locomotives that would come to define the Art Deco period of design. While the locomotive remained mechanically identical to previous, non-streamlined Hudsons, the styling by industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss updated the external cladding to rival the modern appearance of its early-diesel peers. The locomotive and matching passenger car sets were primarily used on the prestigious 20th Century Limited between New York and Chicago until being phased out in favor of diesel power in 1945. The Bachmann Dreyfuss Streamlined Hudson arrives with a dual-mode TCS WOWSound(R) DCC with CD quality audio, a Keep Alive(R) device for uninterrupted performance and Chuffinity(TM) technology for prototypical load-based chuff intensity. Details include Boxpok or Scullin disc driversas appropriate, RP25 contour wheels for operation on Code 70 and larger rail and E-Z Mate(R) Mark II knuckle couplers. It performs best on 18′ or larger radius curves. The Streamlined 4-6-4 Hudson is one of many Bachmann HO Scale locomotives.