Athearn Genesis CP F45 Locomotive 9075
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes By the early 1960's the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) was at a big * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision disadvantage. Their 567 engine, in use for over 20 years, had reached machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain its peak at 2,500 horsepower in a turbocharged 16-cylinder version. EMD * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation released a new 645 engine in 1966. The most powerful locomotive using * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow this series of engine was the SD45, powered by a 20-cylinder turbocharged * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track 645E engine producing 3600 horsepower. EMD then offered the V20 645E * Bidirectional LED lighting engine in the SDP45 in a standard hood configuration and longer frame to * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power accommodate the steam generator needed for passenger service. The EMD SDP45 was a good passenger locomotive, but to the Santa Fe Railway it did * Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, not look the part. EMD therefore designed a lightweight "cowl" body to cover field measurements, photographs, and more the locomotive, though it did not, as in earlier cab units, provide any structural * Accurately-painted and -printed paint schemes strength, which remained in the frame. The cowl provided sleeker looks, * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run better aerodynamics at speed, and allowed the crew to enter the engine * Packaging securely holds model for safe storage compartment in route for diagnostics and maintenance. After sponsoring the * Minimum radius: 18" - Recommended radius: 22" development of the FP45 passenger locomotive, the Santa Fe requested a similar freight locomotive from Electro-Motive. Where the FP45 was an SDP45 wrapped in a full-width Cowl carbody, the new F45 was essentially an SD45 given the same treatment. LEGENDARY LIVERIES What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to "What if?" Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto- freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes , canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: "What if?" $264.99 w/o SOUND | $369.99 w/ SOUND Items listed are subject to cancellation if pre-order minimum production quantities are not met. These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy VISIT Your Local Retailer CLICK Athearn.com CALL 1.800.338.4639
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