Athearn Genesis DUPX SD90MAC Locomotive 3705
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Full cab interior * Walkway tread Introduced in 1995, the EMD SD90MAC was intended to become tha t * Windshield wipers * Lift rings builder's most-powerful single-engine diesel locomotive. The new locomotive * Wire grab irons * Sander lines was to use EMD's newly-developed 265H prime mover, featuring 6000 * Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance horsepower. However, this engine was experiencing technical problems in * Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes development, which led to the first groups of locomotives being delivered with * McHenry(R) scale knuckle couplers - Kadee(R) compatible the EMD 710G prime mover of 4300 horsepower (the intent being to retrofi t * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, and precision these with the more-powerful 265H at a later date). Ironically, the technica l machined flywheels problems with the 265H were never fully resolved, and no conversions were * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation done. The 710G-engined SD90MACs outlasted their later 265H cousins in * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow service by a wide margin, with some units only recently having been retired * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track or sold by Union Pacific, and other railroads choosing to rebuild them fo r * LED Lighting for realistic appearance continued service. * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power * Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage The Athearn Genesis 2.0 SD90MAC features all of the cutting-edge detai l and operational features that are expected by discerning modelers: Working number boards and ground lights, see-through steps, numerous separately- applied details on the body and underframe, and a heavy die-cast frame fo r massive pulling power. GENESIS 2.0 FEATURES: By integrating and pioneering some of the latest model advancements in the industry, Athearn is redefining model fidelity with Genesis 2.0 * Etched, see-through walkway steps * Illuminated number boards * Illuminated ground lights * DCC+Sound models feature dual Sugarcube speakers for optimal sound quality CP - Left Side See-through Steps Frame Detail CEFX rear with ditch lights Chicago Blower details inside see-through vents $259.99 w/o SOUND | $349.99 w/ SOUND A T H E A R N VISIT Your Local Retailer CLICK Athearn.com CALL 1.800.338.4639 These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy
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