Athearn Genesis - HO Scale - EMD SDP45 - w/DCC & Sound - Conrail (CR) #6680 - Blue/White With White Lettering (Era: 1976+) (SKU 141-63715)
Available On: January 1, 2020
PROTOTYPE INFO:
In the 1960s, railroads were looking to replace aging EMD E-units and Alco PAs for passenger service. EMD responded by adding a steam generator compartment to the long hood end of their SD45. This required a longer frame and resulted in the creation of the SDP45. Three railroads originally purchased SDP45s: Southern Pacific, Great Northern, and Erie Lackawanna. Over the decades, the SDP45s were then acquired by other railroads through mergers, leasing companies, and rebuild programs.
LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
• Safety tread on walkways
• Fine-scale handrails for scale appearance
• Factory applied wire grab irons
• Windshield wipers
• See through cab windows
• Detailed and painted cab interior
• Sliding side cab windows
• Metal lift rings
• Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
• DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with a 21-pin NEM connector
• Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, photographs, and more
• Accurately painted and printed paint schemes
• Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
• Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
• All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
• New LEDs for realistic appearance
• Bi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains constant
• Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
• Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage
• Minimum radius: 18”
• Recommended radius: 22”
NEW FEATURES:
• All-new LED lighting
• Rubber MU hoses for durability
• Models equipped with DCC+Sound will have the new 645E3 20-cylinder prime mover recording by SoundTraxx The effort continues to enhance Athearn Genesis
models per customer requests and feedback. There has been a lot of activity behind the scenes; we’re excited to include new features often requested, to the SDP45 and upcoming Genesis models.
PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:
• Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment; “Tattered and Torn” just like the real thing
• Faded base colors matched to the prototype
• Patches applied and shaped per road number matching each corresponding side to the prototype
• Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust
SOUND EQUIPPED MODELS FEATURE:
• Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder
• Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
• Some functions are limited in DC
• Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
• All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
• Slow speed control
• Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
• Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
• CV chart included in the box
• For a complete list of features, visit athearn.com
CR FEATURES:
• Low profile roof details: dust bin hatch, dynamic brake fans, exhaust stack, engine compartment “T” vent, and radiator fans
• Leslie SU-3L-R air horn mounted on low clearance bracket
• Cab signal box
• Rectangular grid radiator intake grilles
• Pilot details per prototype road numbersnowplow, MU hose catch tray, or blank pilot
• Single or dual control stand
• Low or standard height fans on dynamic brake hatch, reflecting components replaced during shop visits
Order Due Date: March 22, 2019
Anticipated Delivery Date: January 2020