A Little About The Prototype... The Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel loco (also known as the 65-DE-19A) is aunique and detailed loco that actually helped win WWII. The Whitcomb 65-Ton Diesel Locos were built in America to fit the tight clearances of European railroads. After the US Army Transportation Corps was done with them, some even returned to serve on railroads and industrial short lines all across America. Fantastic demand for this U.S. Army Transportation Corps model led to a new productionrun. The new road number is #7981. Features: NMRA-compliant PIKO SmartSound Decoder 5.1 provides DCC and sound Diecastchassis and hood Metal handrails Powerful,smooth-running motor for great low-speeds and precise running. Numerous factory-applieddetails European-style hook couplers. (Can modify with our snap-in#56043 knuckle coupler) Crisp and clean lettering and logo designs Minimum recommended radius:14 / 358mm (Only Engine noisesounds are possible in standard Analog/DC mode.)The PIKO5.1 SmartDecoder also allows for light programming of head/tail lights.