Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🔧 Unboxing & Full Review: ScaleTrains HO AC44C6M – LokSound DCC, LED, Primer Cab | Rivet Counter Series
Welcome to the channel! In today’s video, we’re unboxing and reviewing the ScaleTrains Rivet Counter HO Scale GE AC44C6M Diesel Locomotive. This version features a factory-installed LokSound V5 decoder, bright LED lighting, and a primer cab paint scheme along with Sinewave and Mane versions as well – perfect for custom painting or prototypical builds.
🚂 Whether you're into freight operations, prototypical detail, or just love realistic sound and lighting, this locomotive checks all the boxes.
📦 What You'll See in This Video:
✅ Full unboxing of the ScaleTrains AC44C6M
✅ Close-up look at the Rivet Counter-level detailing
✅ LokSound V5 startup, horn, bell, and prime mover sounds
✅ LED lighting demo (ditch lights, headlights, number boards)
✅ DCC motor performance test on the track
✅ Final thoughts and rating
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more HO scale model train reviews, DCC tips, and layout updates!
🔍 Product Specs:
Brand: ScaleTrains
Series: Rivet Counter
Model: GE AC44C6M
Scale: HO (1:87)
DCC & Sound: ESU LokSound V5
Lighting: Factory LED (Directional)
Paint: Primer Cab, Sinewave, Mane Versions
📌 Hashtags:
#ScaleTrains #hoscaletrains #AC44C6M #DCCTrains #LokSound #modelrailroading #TrainUnboxing #Railfan #HOScale
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:11 Model Boxes
2:01 Unboxing
4:30 Primer Cab + Details
9:29 Sinewave versions
11:47 Mane versions
14:53 Weight
15:35 Pull Test
16:11 Sound functions
24:06 Lighting features (in the dark)
25:35 Scale Speed at Step 1
26:07 Slow speed motor control
27:47 Top Speed at 128 speed steps
28:25 Capacitance and other sounds
29:21 Recap
30:56 Runby - Appalacian Town
32:26 Runby - Farmland
33:54 Runby - Appalacian Bridge
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🔧 Unboxing & Full Review: ScaleTrains HO AC44C6M – LokSound DCC, LED, Primer Cab | Rivet Counter Series
Welcome to the channel! In today’s video, we’re unboxing and reviewing the ScaleTrains Rivet Counter HO Scale GE AC44C6M Diesel Locomotive. This version features a factory-installed LokSound V5 decoder, bright LED lighting, and a primer cab paint scheme along with Sinewave and Mane versions as well – perfect for custom painting or prototypical builds.
🚂 Whether you're into freight operations, prototypical detail, or just love realistic sound and lighting, this locomotive checks all the boxes.
📦 What You'll See in This Video:
✅ Full unboxing of the ScaleTrains AC44C6M
✅ Close-up look at the Rivet Counter-level detailing
✅ LokSound V5 startup, horn, bell, and prime mover sounds
✅ LED lighting demo (ditch lights, headlights, number boards)
✅ DCC motor performance test on the track
✅ Final thoughts and rating
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more HO scale model train reviews, DCC tips, and layout updates!
🔍 Product Specs:
Brand: ScaleTrains
Series: Rivet Counter
Model: GE AC44C6M
Scale: HO (1:87)
DCC & Sound: ESU LokSound V5
Lighting: Factory LED (Directional)
Paint: Primer Cab, Sinewave, Mane Versions
📌 Hashtags:
#ScaleTrains #hoscaletrains #AC44C6M #DCCTrains #LokSound #modelrailroading #TrainUnboxing #Railfan #HOScale
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:11 Model Boxes
2:01 Unboxing
4:30 Primer Cab + Details
9:29 Sinewave versions
11:47 Mane versions
14:53 Weight
15:35 Pull Test
16:11 Sound functions
24:06 Lighting features (in the dark)
25:35 Scale Speed at Step 1
26:07 Slow speed motor control
27:47 Top Speed at 128 speed steps
28:25 Capacitance and other sounds
29:21 Recap
30:56 Runby - Appalacian Town
32:26 Runby - Farmland
33:54 Runby - Appalacian Bridge
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCZd2tMd0OKe4-GK5pPF3_PQ/join
-------------------Message about Sponsorship from the Channel Creator------------------------
This channel is proudly sponsored by
Trainworld.com, with additional support
from Google Ad Revenue, review samples,
discounted items, and—most notably—my
wallet.
Despite this eclectic mix of funding,
I remain steadfast in maintaining
objectivity in every review. Each year, the
costs of running this channel far exceed
the benefits received, ensuring that my
review process stays open and honest.
I showcase first-time unboxings, thorough
testing, and other aspects of the products
in real time—first take only—to give you
an accurate representation, empowering
you to make informed purchasing
decisions. Your trust and satisfaction as a
viewer are my top priorities.
Thank you for your continued support and
viewership!
- James W
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: youtube.com/jlwii2000
✅ Important Links:
👉 Trainworld Website: trainworld.com
✅ Stay Connected With Me:
👉 Instagram: instagram.com/jlwreviews
👉 Facebook: facebook.com/hoscaleproductreviews
==============================
✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
👉 Southern Pacific Daylight 4449: Model Train Excursion With Hiawatha Cars | jlwii2000
youtube.com/watch?v=EbfEIOyiumc
👉 Discover Lionel's O Scale Big Boy - First Run Edition with Smoking Whistle Feature! | jlwii2000
youtube.com/watch?v=OqRZCB5rBng
👉 Beginner's Guide To Building A Model Train Layout - Part 1 | jlwii2000
youtube.com/watch?v=OMWfOpnMsCM
👉 In Action: Athearn SD70ACe Crossing Railroad On DCC Layout | jlwii2000
youtube.com/watch?v=_2MuxZLWt9Y
=============================
🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more videos: youtube.com/jlwii2000
=====================
Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage which is incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of reading any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your own research. Products are typically purchased, borrowed or a mixture of both.
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use
© jlwii2000
