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Walthers Mainline - HO Scale - SD60M w/3 Section Windshield - DCC w/Sound - Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) #8129 - Orange/Yellow/Black w/Wedge Logo (SKU 910-20304)

Available On: May 1, 2018

EMD unveiled the SD60 in 1984 as the successor to the SD50. The SD50 had not been a successful locomotive for EMD, particularly following the legendary SD40-2. The SD60 was equipped with a more reliable 16 cylinder turbocharged 3,800 horsepower 710G prime mover. Externally, there were few apparent differences between from the SD50, but the SD60 featured many mechanical, electrical and electronic upgrades that provided more fuel efficient and reliable operation.

Initially, the SD60 was offered with the familiar narrow “Spartan” cab found on EMD locomotives for many years. In 1989, EMD began offering the SD60 with the "safety" wide nose cab, creating the SD60M. Union Pacific was the first to purchase  SD60M’s. Burlington Northern, Soo Line, and Conrail were also early adopters. Conrail also ordered the SD60I which was basically a SD60M with rubber gaskets between the cab and the rest of the locomotive to reduce vibrations and provide a smoother ride for the crew.

Following mergers, the Burlington Northern  SD60M’s went to BNSF while Conrail’s units were split between Norfolk Southern and CSX.

Today, many SD60 series locomotives remain in service and many have been rebuilt or are scheduled to be rebuilt. Among the largest and most comprehensive rebuild programs is the Norfolk Southern SD60E program that is rebuilding over 200 SD60’s into wide cab SD60E’s with many upgrades.

This Walthers Mainline model of this commom locomotive offers an economical way to add modern motive power to your layout.

Features:

  • Mid production safety cab with 3-piece windshield
  • Open grating on steps
  • All-new drive including newly tooled power trucks & sideframes
  • Easily handles 18" radius curves (22" or larger recommended)
  • LED headlights
  • High or low headlight per prototype
  • Standard DC models include 9-pin plug for easy DCC conversion
  • Same powerful drive as WalthersProto locos featuring:
    • 5-pole skew-wound motor
    • 14:1 gear ratio
    • Helical-cut gears for quiet operation & easy multiple unit operation
    • All-wheel drive & electrical pickup
    • Dual machined brass flywheels
    • Heavy die-cast metal chassis
    • Constant & directional lights
  • Add grab irons to your engine with the new EMD SD60M Diesel Detail
    Kit (910-257) sold separately
  • RP-25 metal wheels
  • Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
  • Available in DCC Ready & DCC w/Sound versions
  • DCC w/Sound version come with ESU Sound & DCC for DCC & DC layouts featuring:
    • 4 function outputs with brightness control by CV
    • Fully DCC compatible
    • 14, 28, 128 speed steps
    • Dual mode DC/DCC
    • 4 air horns changeable by CVs
    • 2 bells changeable by CVs
    • Full 8-notch prime mover sounds
    • Compressor
    • Dynamic brake
    • Multiple realistic lighting effects






$199.98 US