HO Athearn GP50 Locomotive with DCC and Sound BNSF #3118 (ATH-1519)

HO-scale GP50 Locomotive with DCC and Sound in BNSF livery is a detailed HO model of General Motors’ GP50 road-switcher, built to bring authentic railroading to your layout. Fully assembled and ready to run, this locomotive features a heavy die-cast frame, a smooth five-pole motor with precision flywheels, and finely appointed details like factory-installed Celcon handrails, individually applied wire-formed grab irons, and see-through cab windows. It is designed for DCC operation via a 21-pin NEM plug and includes prototype-accurate lighting with LED headlights, ditch lights, and beacons where applicable, presented in the Legendary Liveries lineup for iconic paint schemes.

On the rails, it delivers reliable performance from all-wheel drive with precision gears and continuous electrical pickup. The model rides on nickel-plated, blackened machined wheels with RP25 contours and uses McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers for smooth, prototypical operation. The decoration is painted and printed for authentic appearance, and replacement parts are available to keep the locomotive running. For layout compatibility, a minimum radius of 18 inches is recommended, with 22 inches preferred for best results.