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product_id: 697125141
title: "BACHMANN Trains - 4-6-4 Hudson - TCS DCC WOWSOUND® Equipped Locomotive - New York Central #5438 (Gothic Lettering) - HO Scale"
brand: "bachmann"
price: "€ 1187.71"
currency: EUR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 3
category: "Bachmann"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/697125141-bachmann-trains-4-6-4-hudson-tcs-dcc-wowsound-equipped
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# 16-bit CD-quality sound Authentic 4-6-4 Hudson HO scale Precision motor & all-metal chassis BACHMANN Trains - 4-6-4 Hudson - TCS DCC WOWSOUND® Equipped Locomotive - New York Central #5438 (Gothic Lettering) - HO Scale

**Brand:** bachmann
**Price:** € 1187.71
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Own the rails with iconic sound and precision – don’t just watch history, drive it!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BACHMANN Trains - 4-6-4 Hudson - TCS DCC WOWSOUND® Equipped Locomotive - New York Central #5438 (Gothic Lettering) - HO Scale by bachmann
- **How much does it cost?** € 1187.71 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/697125141-bachmann-trains-4-6-4-hudson-tcs-dcc-wowsound-equipped)

## Best For

- bachmann enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bachmann brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Authentic Detailing:** All-metal chassis, blackened siderods, and die-cast driver spokes replicate the iconic New York Central #5438 perfectly.
- • **User-Friendly Programming:** Voice Guided Audio Assist simplifies decoder setup, making advanced sound and lighting control effortless.
- • **Immersive Audio Experience:** TCS WOWSound® delivers crystal-clear, 16-bit 44,100Hz steam locomotive sounds for unmatched realism.
- • **Smooth Performance on Curves:** Optimized for 22” radius curves or greater, ensuring flawless runs in your HO scale layout.
- • **Seamless Control & Reliability:** Equipped with Keep-Alive tech to maintain smooth operation even on dirty tracks or power interruptions.

## Overview

The Bachmann 4-6-4 Hudson HO scale locomotive, model #5438, combines prototypical design with cutting-edge TCS WOWSound® technology. Featuring 16-bit CD-quality audio, a precision motor, and an all-metal chassis, it offers an immersive and reliable model railroading experience. Factory-programmed with user-friendly Voice Guided Audio Assist and Keep-Alive circuitry, this locomotive delivers authentic sound effects and smooth operation, making it a must-have for serious collectors and hobbyists aiming to elevate their layouts.

## Description

4-6-4 HUDSON - TCS DCC WOWSOUND® EQUIPPED Locomotive - NEW YORK CENTRAL #5438 (gothic lettering) - HO Scale. As the demand for rail travel increased in the 1920s, the need for faster, more powerful locomotives to pull the 20th Century Limited and other express services along the New York Central Water Level Route become clear. The solution was delivered by the American Locomotive Company in 1927, as the 4-6-4 Hudson entered service alongside its namesake Hudson River. The type quickly became a symbol of both the New York Central and fast, luxury rail travel. Factory-set for maximum realism and equipped with a TCS WOWSound® CD-quality 16-bit 44,100Hz decoder with Audio Assist®, the Hudson arrives factory-programmed for maximum realism with a steam locomotive sound package that features user-definable whistle options, bell, blowdown, cylinder cocks, water fill, coupler close and release, brake application and release, momentum, grade crossing quill, station announcements, and more.

Review: Great train and can pull 27 cars
Review: Stopped working after a couple weeks

## Features

- DCC sound-equipped for sound, speed, direction, and lighting control, true CD quality audio in 16-bit 44,100Hz sound, Keep-Alive device that keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact
- Sound package that features user-friendly whistle options, bell, blowdown, cylinder clocks, water fill, coupler close and release, brake application and release, momentum, grade crossing quill, station announcements and more.
- Voice Guided Audio Assist programming tool for easy set-up of almost all decoder functionality, Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder, operating directional headlight and reverse light, Precision motor, All-metal chassis
- Siderods blackened per prototype, die-cast finescale driver spokes, tender with blackened RP25 Contour Metal wheels, separately applied detail parts
- E-Z Mate Mark II couplers on the front and rear, Performs best on 22” radius curves or greater, HO Scale: 1:87

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B097XHVHCG |
| Brand | Bachmann |
| Colour | Prototypical Colors |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4) |
| Date First Available | 5 Dec. 2024 |
| Item Weight | 975 g |
| Material | Metal Plastic |
| Model Number | 53604 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.72 x 3.81 x 34.29 cm; 975 g |

## Images

![BACHMANN Trains - 4-6-4 Hudson - TCS DCC WOWSOUND® Equipped Locomotive - New York Central #5438 (Gothic Lettering) - HO Scale - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31liP+Mu+2L.jpg)
![BACHMANN Trains - 4-6-4 Hudson - TCS DCC WOWSOUND® Equipped Locomotive - New York Central #5438 (Gothic Lettering) - HO Scale - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xvT3qhU-L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***W on 22 August 2025*

Great train and can pull 27 cars

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***. on 5 November 2025*

Stopped working after a couple weeks

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***E on 5 May 2025*

Product arrived, correct, on time and undamaged. Box was pretty banged up from the carrier though.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-22*