HO SD40T-2 Locomotive SP #8281 (ATH71749)

An HO-scale SD40T-2 locomotive in Southern Pacific SP #8281, this ready-to-run model faithfully recreates the distinctive tunnel-motor look with modern performance for an authentic SP freight on any layout. It features LED lighting, see-through cab windows, and finely detailed surfaces, with a DCC-ready chassis (21-pin NEM Quick Plug) and an optional SoundTraxx Econami sound system for engine, horn, and bell sounds in compatible configurations. Legendary Liveries editions celebrate iconic schemes, making proto-freelance storytelling or display more vivid than ever.

Six axles provide all-wheel drive for smooth operation on HO track, powered by a 5-pole motor with flywheels. Prototypical SP details include the L-window cab, cab-mounted Nathan 3-chime horn, extended-range dynamic brakes, and the 88-inch nose with class lights, plus fine-scale handrails, photo-etched windshield wipers, and see-through radiator grilles. The chassis is upgradeable with a Genesis motor for higher performance, uses nickel-plated, blackened RP25 wheels with McHenry scale couplers for reliable MU lashups, and is designed for layout curves with a minimum 18-inch radius (22-inch recommended) for best results.