Athearn Genesis - HO Scale - SDP45 - DCC Ready - Conrail (CR) - #6693 - Gray, Scarlet Band Ex-EL (SKU 141-63585)
Available On: January 1, 2018
The SDP45 was developed in the late 1960's and is basically a SD45 with an extended frame to allow for the placement of a steam generator at the rear of the locomotive for passenger service. They initially were generally intended for passenger service, but Erie Lakawana used theirs for freight. As Amtrak took over passenger service, some units were used by Amtrak, while others were used in commuter service. These locomotives eventually left passenger service completely and finished their careers in the early 1990's in freight service. Today, there are few of these locomotives left intact.
Features:
Roadname/number specific features:
CR FEATURES:
As-built EL freight service SDP45 (SD45M) patched for Conrail
See EL Bicentennial #3638, for additional spotting details #6669:
Former EL #3638 Bicentennial paint
Flexicoil-C Trucks with high/low brake cylinders and Hyatt bearings
#6675: Fading “Erie Lackawanna” lettering on hood, black roof
Flexicoil-C Trucks with high brake cylinders and Hyatt bearings
#6689: Flexicoil-C Trucks with front hi-brake truck, rear low-brake and Hyatt bearings
#6693: Retrofitted snowplow & cab signal box
Flexicoil-C Trucks with high brake cylinders and Hyatt bearings
When the Erie Lackawanna Railway was purchased by the federal government in 1976 to become part of Conrail, their 34 SDP45s became Conrail property as well. The units served their new owner for many years with just a quick
“CR” patch job on the side and ends, as depicted by our model.