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. The MP15DC is a versatile locomotive that is employed by both large and small railroads across North America in road freight and yard switching duties. It was also purchased by several non-railroad corporations for use in plant switching service.

Features:

• Three different hood styles (angled air filter box, square air filter box, standard hood)
• Exhaust stacks: with or without muffler
• Long hood sand fill: recessed or extended
• Rear sand fill: Three variations of sand boxes behind cab
• Pilot: standard or with snow plow
• Separately-applied scale detail parts include: windshield wipers, metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, multiple-unit hoses, snow plow, and more!
• See through step detail on sill
• Etched metal radiator grilles
• Painted crew members
• Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers
• Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
• Directional lighting with golden-white LEDs

Silver Sound Ready

• Wired speaker and enclosure included for easy conversion to sound.
• Atlas Silver Sound Ready models are equipped with a speaker for easy conversion to sound with the addition of a decoder.

Atlas Master Series Gold Additional Features:

• Supports all DCC-programming modes
• Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F31 .
• Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

ESU LokSound Functionality Features:

• Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.
• There are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.
• Manual & Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.