Athearn Genesis UP DDA40X Locomotive 6927
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Built by EMD exclusively for Union Pacific between 1969 & 1971, the DDA40X Centennial locomotives were the modern equivalent of the railroad's famed Big Boy steam locomotives. These massive 98-foot double-engine diesels were UP's mainstay hotshot power for a decade until they were sidelined by the recession of the early 1980's. They had one last hurrah in 1984-85 when 25 of the them were returned to service for about a year to help relieve a power shortage. These units go great with Union Pacific 'Fast Forties' SD40-2s (ATH71202, ATH72103, ATH72104, ATH72105), also announced this month! w/o Sound $419.98 With Sound $589.98 SRP SRP These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy * Union Pacific Licensed Product Visit Your Local Retailer | Visit www.athearn.com | Call 1.800.338.4639
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