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Switcher Engine Types
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A switcher or shunter is a train engine used for assembling/disassembling cars, and moving them around for short distances. It is used in staging yards and on branch lines. The vehicle is low powered but produces high torque. Switchers are classified as diesel, electric, steam and three-power.
Diesel: Diesel switchers operate in both directions, and have a high cab to increase visibility.
Electric: Electric switchers are powered by rail or internal batteries.
Steam: Steam switchers are operated on coal burners. They were elevated to increase visibility. Today almost all designs have been replaced by the diesel and electric types.
Three-Power: These switches are obsolete today. They were powered by diesel, internal batteries, and even the railway line.
This N scale eight wheel drive Bachmann GE 44 Ton Switcher switcher engine with a precision motor is DCC-equipped for direction, speed and lighting and has a dual mode NMRA compliant decoder.
The locomotive features LED headlights. The switcher operates well on 9-inch (or greater) radius curves.
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