The 1500hp MP15DC was designed by EMD as a replacement model for the successful SW1500 switcher. The longer frame of the MP15DC allowed for increased fuel capacity and the use of Blomberg road trucks; increased sand capacity was also offered as an option. The first MP15DCs were built for Missouri Pacific in February 1974 and a total of 351 units were produced through the end of production in January 1983.
Features Include:
?Separately-applied scale detail parts include: windshield wipers, metal grab irons,
coupler cut levers, multiple-unit hoses, snow plow, train line hoses, fine scale handrails, and more!
?See through step detail on sill
?Powerful motor with dual flywheels
?Etched metal radiator grilles
?Painted crew members
?Directional lighting with golden-white LEDs
TMCC FEATURES:
?EOB™ Speed Control Technology
?Operating electro-couplers
?Lionel® TrainMaster® Command Equipped featuring RailSounds™ digital sound system
(including horn, bell, diesel-roar sounds, etc.); Crew Talk®; (in command) and more...
?RailSounds™ operates in both conventional and command modes
QSI® QUANTUM SYSTEM™ FEATURES:
(Atlas O Master™ 2-Rail Gold Series Locomotives only)
?Authentic diesel engine sounds
?Coupler impact sounds when operated with DCC
?Squealing brakes, doppler effect and air let-off in neutral
?Helper mode that mutes the whistle and bell for double heading
?And more!
(HO model shown)
Pre-Order date: April 2009
Release date: October 2009