Description: SP FEATURES:Full SP front headlight package w/ cab gyralight (Operates in DCC mode)“L” window cabRoof A/C and bellNathan P-3 HornLarge front and rear plowLarge front anticlimberTo help combat locomotives overheating in tunnels, SP and EMD developed the SD40T-2 and SD45T-2 models. The “T” (or Tunnel) refers to the modified design of moving the air intake lower near the rear end walkway to bring in cooler air and thus reducing engine overheating in tunnels. With the success of the EMD SD45, SP ordered the SD45T-2, needing the higher HP to help move heavy freight over the steep grades of Donner and Tehachapi. SP was pleased with the results and ordered over 200 units from 1972 to 1975 becoming part of the backbone of their locomotive fleet.SD45T-2 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:Fine scale handrailsPhoto-etched windshield wipersSeparately applied air tanksLED LightingHTC truck sideframesFixed, see-through cab windowsWelded ECAFBAll-wheel electrical pickupSee-through dynamic brake fansSeparately applied wire grab ironsRubber trainline and MU hoses with silver endsStandard late Dash-2 cab with or without “L” window per prototypeSee-through radiator grilles with new rear truck gearbox specific for the tunnel motorSpeed recorder attached to appropriate axle per prototype (except undecorated)McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplersAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation5-pole motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operationDCC Ready 21-pin NEM Quick Plug™ technologyNickel plated, blackened machined wheelsWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of trackHighly-detailed, injection molded bodyMinimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATUREOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Economi soundSound units operate in both DC and DCCFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC modeEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DCAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC modeExcellent Slow speed controlEffect lighting (if applicable) using F5 and/or F6Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lightsMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changesPROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATIONThe SD45T-2 is a six-axle diesel electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division having a 20-cylinder 645-series diesel engine producing 3600 horsepower. Over 200 examples were produced between 1972 and 1975. This locomotive including the SD40T-2 were nick-named “Tunnel Motors” due to the rear cool air intake lowered to just above the walkway at the rear of the locomotive. This helped provide cooler air into the locomotive’s radiator cooling system and ultimately reducing the chance of the engine overheating in tunnels.
Price: 239.99 USD
Location: Freeport, New York
End Time: 2025-01-21T18:04:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Athearn
Type: Locomotive
Gauge: HO
