Rivet Counter HO Scale GE DASH 9-44CW, Norfolk Southern/Thoroughbred/Dashed Sill Stripe

The GE DASH 9 Series debuted in 1993 with numerous electronic upgrades, building on the DASH 8 platform. Available with 4,000 or 4,400hp, they were well-received by the railroads and their employees, quickly becoming one of the most common locomotive types in North America. The DASH 9s remained in production until the early 2000s when it was superseded by GE’s “Evolution Series” ES40/44-series models. Most are still in service today.

With railroad, road number, and era specific™ details, our Rivet Counter™ series DASH 9 is the definitive model of this popular GE locomotive. In our continuing effort to push the boundaries of realism in model railroading, the Rivet Counter DASH 9 features operating LED front, rear, and side walkway lights. Available as DC/DCC with a 21-pin connector or with ESU LokSound™ 5 DCC & sound pre-installed at the factory.

Run: 6

Announced: Jun 6, 2025

Arrived: Jan 28, 2026

DCC & Sound Equipped Retail: $406.99 DC/DCC Ready Retail: $268.99

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6-RCHODASH9-16

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Item Number	Road Number	Control & Sound Options	Our Price	Availability	Quantity
SXT41571	9575	DCC & Sound Equipped	$324.99	Limited Fewer than 24 in stock
SXT41572	9575	DC/DCC Ready	$214.99	Sold Out	Notify Me If Available × *Please enter your email address to receive notification if stock becomes available. Inventory will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This field is required Please enter a valid E-mail Submit
SXT41573	9580	DCC & Sound Equipped	$324.99	Sold Out	Notify Me If Available × *Please enter your email address to receive notification if stock becomes available. Inventory will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This field is required Please enter a valid E-mail Submit
SXT41574	9580	DC/DCC Ready	$214.99	Sold Out	Notify Me If Available × *Please enter your email address to receive notification if stock becomes available. Inventory will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This field is required Please enter a valid E-mail Submit
SXT41575	9643	DCC & Sound Equipped	$324.99	Sold Out	Notify Me If Available × *Please enter your email address to receive notification if stock becomes available. Inventory will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This field is required Please enter a valid E-mail Submit
SXT41576	9643	DC/DCC Ready	$214.99	Limited Fewer than 24 in stock
SXT41577	9700	DCC & Sound Equipped	$324.99	Limited Fewer than 24 in stock
SXT41578	9700	DC/DCC Ready	$214.99	Limited Fewer than 24 in stock

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Road Number Specific ScaleTrains

New paint scheme
Era: 2001 to 2010s
Series 9560 to 9744, built 12/2000-12/2001 NS “Thoroughbred” with angled sill striping
Fully-assembled
Multiple road numbers
No truck ground lights (prototype not equipped)
LED-illuminated front, rear, and side walkway lights*
LED-illuminated front and rear deck-mounted alternating ditch lights**
LED-illuminated high-mount cab number boards*
LSL (Locomotive Speed Limiter) indicator lights on cab sides (non-operating)
Tall, narrow snowplow with open doors and grab irons
Semi-scale coupler buffer equipped with durable metal semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers
5-step stepwells with see-through steps
Walkway with front and rear anticlimbers
GE “nub” pattern walkway tread
Wide profile end handrails
Front high (cab) mounted headlight
Nose door with window
Two-piece nose top grab irons
Electrical cabinet access doors with barrel bolt safety latches
Battery cabinet access door with latch
GE safety cab with three (3) side windows
Cab interior with detailed back wall and front dash, high-back seats, conductor’s workstation, and engineer’s AAR-style control stand
In-cab grade crossing camera
Tinted cab side windows
Dual wind deflector mounted fore and aft of sliding cab windows on both sides
Dual large Sinclair “ice skate” communication antennas, and single small Sinclair “ice skate” antennas
Electrical cabinet with barrel bolt safety latches, step on rear, and spare knuckle basket
Dayton-Phoenix GE Side-Mount Model 2806220 HVAC unit
Continuous reinforcement rib under dynamic brake intake grilles
Late dynamic brake exhaust
Late angled engine cab profile with raised “dot” treadplate on centerline
Lost-wax brass cast Nathan AirChime K5LAR24 horn mounted on engine cab
Late non-flanged exhaust stack housing
“Bathtub” exhaust silencer
26 individually applied etched metal see-through radiator intake and exhaust grilles on the sides and top of the radiator compartment
Right side late radiator door grilles in alternating heights
Electric handbrake without brake wheel, and with electric brake actuator on right front truck side frame
Left rear hood door grille arrangement: tall, short, tall grilles
Low-mounted rear sand fill
Late angled lifting “tabs” on ends of radiator wings
Accurately profiled frame with separately-applied plumbing and traction motor cabling
Late Hi-Ad trucks with cantilever struts on the right front and left rear side frames
Rust-color painted wheelsets
Rotating axle bearing caps
No speed recorder
Dual Graham-White (Prime) 975-075 Air Filters
Graham-White 975-100 “Twin Tower” Air Dryer
5,000-gallon fuel tank with angled weld seam and clean out on left side
Single fuel fills per side
Round and vertical analog fuel gauges, and digital fuel gauges
Fuel tank-mounted electronic bell
Separate air tanks with lower mounting brackets, connector pipe, and connector pipe cover
Factory-applied detail parts: wire grab irons, spare knuckles, trainline hoses with silver gladhands, 3-hose MU clusters with silver gladhands, uncoupling levers, windshield wipers, mirrors, sunshades, and more
Motor with 5-pole, skew-wound armature
Dual flywheels
All-wheel drive and electrical pick-up
Directional LED-illuminated headlights
Printing and lettering legible under magnification
Operates on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
Packaging safely stores the model
Minimum Radius: 18”
Recommended Radius: 22”

DCC & sound equipped locomotives also feature:

ESU LokSound 5 DCC & Sound decoder with “Full Throttle” functions
Two (2) cube-type speakers
Turbocharged GE 7FDL16 prime mover sounds
ESU designed “PowerPack” with two super capacitors***
Operates on both DC and DCC layouts

DC/DCC & sound-ready locomotives also feature:

Operates on DC layouts
DCC-ready with 21-pin connector

* Lighting features operate when using an ESU decoder with appropriate programming while operating using DCC.

*** In DC operation, both front ditch lights illuminate; rear ditch lights (if equipped) do not illuminate

**** Compatible with appropriately programmed ESU decoders while operating using DCC

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PROTOTYPE HISTORY

General Electric wrestled the title of top domestic locomotive builder from EMD during the late 1980s with their DASH 8 series. GE once again positioned itself to shake up the locomotive world again less than a decade later. Entering the 1990s, GE completely revamped its locomotive lineup by utilizing customer feedback, learning from experience gained from previous locomotive series, and improvements in technology.

A single C44-9W demonstrator, number 8601, debuted in 1993 (and later became C&NW 8601). While similar at first glance to predecessor models like the C40-8 and C40-8W, the Dash-9 series featured a few notable physical differences. Built on a slightly longer platform that allowed for a massive 5,000-gallon fuel tank, Dash-9s also featured thicker radiator “wings” at the rear of the carbody. This is usually the quickest way to differentiate them from previous models.

The GE DASH 9 series includes several models, including the C40-9, C44-9W, and C44-9WL. These models differ in power output, traction motor types, and other features, but share a common design and architecture. The DASH 9 series is characterized by its distinctive nose shape, angular lines, and robust construction.

One of the key features of the DASH 9 series is its high-power diesel engine, which produces up to 4,400 horsepower. This makes it one of the most powerful single-engine locomotives in the world. The engine is paired with a state-of-the-art traction control system, which optimizes power delivery and reduces wheel slip. This results in improved acceleration, braking, and overall performance.

The DASH 9 series also features advanced digital control systems, including a microprocessor-based control unit and a sophisticated monitoring system. This allows for real-time monitoring of the locomotive's performance, fault detection, and automatic control of various systems.

In terms of design, the DASH 9 series has a distinctive appearance, with a sloping nose, angular lines, and a robust construction. The locomotive's body is made of steel, with a durable paint finish and a range of optional liveries. The cab is designed for comfort and ergonomics, with a modern control stand, adjustable seats, and ample visibility.

The GE DASH 9 series has been widely adopted by freight railroads in North America and globally. Its high power, efficiency, and reliability make it an ideal choice for heavy-haul freight operations, particularly in mountainous terrain. Many railroads have also praised the DASH 9 series for its ease of maintenance, reduced downtime, and lower operating costs.

The DASH 9 series remained in production until the early 2000s when it was superseded by GE’s “Evolution Series” ES40/44-series models. Age has begun to catch up with the earliest C44-9W and related models so some railroads are storing and/or rebuilding these veteran units. NS’s oldest units, the spartan-cab C40-9s, have been rebuilt with the latest GE safety cab for increased crew comfort and safety plus AC traction for better performance.

In conclusion, the GE DASH 9 series has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable and efficient locomotives in the world. Built over a long timeframe, and proving to be a solid, upgradeable platform, the C44-9W family of locomotives including rebuilds is sure to remain a fixture on today’s railroads for the foreseeable future.

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