HO ATH GP50 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, UP (Ex-MP) #962 (ATH-1530)

HO-scale GP50 Locomotive with DCC and Sound in UP (Ex-MP) Legendary Livery is a faithful HO model of EMD's four-axle GP50, designed for ready-to-run operation on model railroads. This UP-colored locomotive features LED headlights, ditch lights and beacons, see-through cab windows, and integrated DCC and sound, with a DCC-ready 21-pin plug for future decoder or sound upgrades. It arrives painted and printed for realistic decoration, built on a heavy die-cast frame and a highly detailed injection-molded body, and is part of Athearn's Legendary Liveries collection—the exclusive line offering popular, historically inspired paint schemes.

Inside, a 5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and a multi-link drive delivers smooth, quiet performance, while all-wheel drive and electrical pickup provide dependable power. Factory-installed Celcon handrails, individually applied wire grab irons, and separately applied horns add scale realism, complemented by nickel-plated, blackened machined wheels with RP25 contours and McHenry operating-scale knuckle couplers. The model ships fully assembled and ready to run, with replacement parts available, and supports minimum 18-inch curves (22 inches recommended) to ensure reliable operation on typical layouts.