Athearn Genesis UP SD90MAC-H Locomotive 8931
Model Information
Prototype Details
Availability
Model Information
Model Information
The official description provided by the manufacturer.
PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation Introduced in 1995, the EMD SD90MAC was intended to become * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow that builder's most-powerful single-engine diesel locomotive. * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track The new locomotive was to use EMD's newly-developed 265H * LED Lighting for realistic appearance prime mover, featuring 6000 horsepower. However, this engine * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power was experiencing technical problems in development, which led * Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field to the first groups of locomotives being delivered with the EMD measurements, photographs, and more 710G prime mover of 4300 horsepower (the intent being to retrofit * Accurately-painted and -printed paint schemes these with the more-powerful 265H at a later date). Ironically, the * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run technical problems with the 265H were never fully resolved, and no * Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage conversions were done. The 710G-engined SD90MACs outlasted * Minimum radius: 18" - Recommended radius: 22" their later 265H cousins in service by a wide margin, with some units only recently having been retired or sold by Union Pacific, and other railroads choosing to rebuild them for continued service. The Athearn Genesis SD90MAC features all of the cutting-edge detail 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 for massive pulling power. PRIMED FOR GRIME 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 PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto- * Duplicated look and feel of "In Service" equipment * Faded base colors matched to the prototype freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, * Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust 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?" PRIMED FOR GRIME $304.99 w/o SOUND | $409.99 w/ SOUND $294.99 w/o SOUND | $399.99 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
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 01_GENHO_SD90MAC_052325.pdf