HO SD40-2 Locomotive with DCC and Sound HLCX #8070 (ATH-1813)

An HO-scale SD40-2 diesel locomotive with DCC and sound, designed for realistic operation on model railways. This fully assembled, ready-to-run model features an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami sound and a single cube speaker, delivering engine, horn, and bell audio that works on both DC and DCC layouts. All functions are NMRA compatible in DCC mode, and LED headlights, ditch lights, and beacons (where applicable) help create authentic, prototypical operation on the layout.

In the HLCX #8070 livery, the model emphasizes road-name accuracy with a heavy die-cast frame for traction, all-wheel drive with precision gearing for smooth, quiet operation, RP25-contoured wheels, and McHenry scale knuckle couplers. Fine detailing includes see-through cab windows and accurate paint schemes, plus a 4000-gallon fuel tank and front plow for added realism. It ships fully assembled and ready to run, designed for reliable performance on typical HO layouts with a minimum radius of 18 inches (22 inches recommended).