Looking for high quality Conrail 4 axle loco DCC/Sound

[yachtjim]

I am just getting my HO collection going and figuring out the whole new world of DCC. I have some Bachmann loco's right now that I'm sure are not the best quality. I just bought them because they have DCC. I now am looking to get some high quality locos. Looks are important, but above looks I want the best running locos available. I want DCC and Sound. I am happy to buy separate components to do this, just need to know which deconder and locos go well together. I have 15" turns so I can't go bigger than 4 axle locos (2 axles per truck). They need to be Conrail. Any thoughts? Thanks for the help!

 

[fiend540]

Athearn is coming out with a gp15-1 with prototypical details for Conrail in there Genesis line, should be out soon and it looks great from the photos I have seen. Athearn also has a retooled sw1500 out in Conrail paint that looks awesome but you would have to add the sound yourself. Athearn also offers a real nice Conrail gp35 in it's rtr line that while you do have to add the sound yourself it is a real good looking model imo.

Unfortunately there is not a huge selection of sound equipped 4 axle locos out there for sale, most require you to add it yourself.

 

[Trucklover]

The Athearn RTR line makes alot of freight locomotives, most of which are DCC Ready meaning all you need to do is plug in a decoder of your choice... If your interested in new engines, let me know and I can offer you my prices on specific items your looking for

 

[hamltnblue]

Atlas had a few releases last year of GP38, GP40, UB23, C420, and C424. All but the C424 are available in sound (I have several of the GP40's and a GP38).