Athearn Genesis DUPX SD90MAC-H Locomotive 8512
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Wire grab irons * Sander lines After additional refinement by EMD, the twin-turbo, 4-cycle 256H prime * Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance mover was ready for a locomotive. While none of the convertible SD90MAC * Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes (SD9043MAC) were ever upgraded as intended with this 6000 hp powe r * McHenry(R) scale knuckle couplers - Kadee(R) compatible plant, a slightly different car-body was introduced with the SD90MAC-H to * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, and precision house this powerhouse. The Phase 1 version shares the same safety cab machined flywheels as the SD80MAC and SD90MAC, but refinements in engine cooling was * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation required for the 256H resulted in the most visible difference, a sloped hood * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow above the prime mover. Ultimately railroads lost interest in the race for the * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track most horsepower and with more stringent emissions regulations, the reign * LED Lighting for realistic appearance of the 256H prime mover was ending.A total of 22 SD90MAC-H Phase 1 * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power locomotive were produced, all for the Union Pacific. Production began in 1996 * Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage and lasted until Phase 2 SD90MAC began in 1999, with all 22 locomotives scrapped by 2009 at the end of their lease. One locomotive, EMDX #8204 wore a unique demonstrator scheme in honor of GM/EMD's 75thA nniversary and was seen proudly on display at their 1997 La Grange, Illinois open house. The Athearn Genesis 2.0 SD90MAC-H features all of the cutting-edge detai l GENESIS 2.0 FEATURES: and operational features that are expected by discerning modelers: Working By integrating and pioneering some of the latest model advancements in number boards and ground lights, see-through steps, numerous separately- the industry, Athearn is redefining model fidelity with Genesis 2.0 applied details on the body and underframe, and a heavy die-cast frame fo r * Etched, see-through walkway steps massive pulling power. * Illuminated number boards * Illuminated ground lights * DCC+Sound models feature dual Sugarcube speakers for optimal sound quality $259.99 w/o SOUND | $359.99 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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