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Item DescriptionScaleTrains Rivet Counter HO Scale GE Tier 4 GEVo Diesel Locomotive
Road name: CSX Transportation (CSXT)
Road Number: #3440 "Spirit of Ravenna" (Late Angled Exhaust Version)
Condition: Like New in Box (Custom Professional Light Weathering & Expertly ProgrammedProfessional Custom Weathering:
This engine has received professional, prototypical light operational weathering. It features realistic, airbrushed frame dust and track grime along the GE Hi-Ad trucks and the 5,300-gallon fuel tank. Gentle exhaust soot accentuates the late-style angled radiator sections and roof walk lines, completely eliminating the "molded plastic" look while keeping all fine printing perfectly legible.Premium Electronics & Performance Features:
- ESU LokSound 5 DCC & Sound Decoder: Fully programmed with a prototypical GEVO-12 prime mover sound file, featuring distinct dynamic brakes, crisp horn sequences, and flawless slow-speed motor tracking.
- Dual Cube Speakers: Delivers incredibly deep, resonant bass and crisp mid-tones that easily fill a layout room.
- ESU Powerpack (Keep Alive): Integrated dual supercapacitors ensure uninterrupted sound, steady LED lighting, and smooth power delivery over dead turnouts or dirty track sections.
- Advanced LED Lighting Suite: Features directional headlights, ditch lights, illuminated number boards, and walkway/ground lighting effects.
Model Condition:
The locomotive is in Like New, pristine mechanical condition. It features all of the ultra-high Rivet Counter details intact, including factory-applied wire grab irons, detailed PTC antenna arrays, windshield wipers, and sunshades. It comes safely housed in its original factory packaging, complete with all accessories and documentation.Shipping & Handling:
Ships securely wrapped in premium bubble wrap and packed tightly inside a heavy-duty shipping box via USPS. Fully insured tracking will be uploaded the moment the package ships.Don't miss out on a uniquely weathered, fully loaded piece of modern Class I history for your roster!Technical SpecificationsModel Features & Electronics
- Brand/Line: ScaleTrains Rivet Counter Series (Premium Detail Line)
- Locomotive Model: GE Tier 4 GEVO ET44AH (Heavy Ballast Version)
- Roadname & Number: CSX Transportation (CSXT) #3440 "Spirit of Ravenna"
- Exhaust Type: Late-production Angled Exhaust Compartment
- Finish: Custom professional light weathering (Airbrushed road grime on trucks, fuel tank, and realistic exhaust soot on the roof)
- Decoder: ESU LokSound 5 DCC & Sound Decoder (Custom programmed)
- Audio System: Dual factory-installed cube speakers for massive audio depth
- Keep Alive: Factory-equipped ESU PowerPack with two supercapacitors for stall-free operation
- Lighting: Directional LED headlights, rear lights, ditch lights, and illuminated ground lights/number boards
Prototype Backstory (CSX #3440)CSXT #3440: The real CSXT #3440 is a "pseudo-heritage" unit adorned with a custom "Spirit of Ravenna" nose decal and an L&N (Louisville & Nashville) herald. It commemorates the founding of the Kentucky Rail Heritage Center and the partnership between CSX and the non-profit Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation in Ravenna, Kentucky
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Each item is carefullypackaged to ensure safe arrival at its destination. With the cost ofboxes, bubble wrap, peanuts, tape, etc., I often spend more onshipping/handling than the buyer is charged.I usually ship withintwo business days of the close of sale and or listing sale.Iwill try to notify you if it runs later than that for any reason.
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Grading follows TCA (ToyTrain Collectors Association) standards as listed below:
C-9 Factory New -BrandNew: all original: unused, may have evidence of factory rub and the slightestevidence of handling, shipping and having been test run at factoryC-8 LikeNew-Complete all original: no rust, no missing parts may show effects being ondisplay and/or age, may been runC-7 Excellent-all original: minute scratchesand paint nicks, no rust and no missing parts, no distortion of componentpartsC-6 Very Good-Minor scratches and paint nicks, minor spots of surfacerust, free of dents. May have minor parts replaced.C-5 Good-Sign of play wear:scratches and minor paint loss. Small dents, minor surface rust. Evidence ofheavy use.C-4 Fair: Scratched, moderate paint loss, dented missing parts,surface rust. Evidence of heavy use.C-3 Poor-Requires major repair: Heavilyscratched, major rust and missing parts. Restoration candidate.C-2 Restorationrequired, not runningC-1 Junk-parts value only.