HO RTR SD40T-2 Locomotive SP #8490 (ATH72068)

HO scale Ready-to-Run SD40T-2 locomotive in Southern Pacific livery, SP #8490, is a faithful representation of the six-axle tunnel motor built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division. The real SD40T-2 used a 16‑cylinder EMD 645E3 engine delivering about 3,000 horsepower, and this model captures its distinctive profile and styling for authentic operation on HO layouts.

Designed for model railroad enthusiasts, the locomotive arrives fully assembled and ready to run. It features fine-scale handrails, see-through cab windows, LED lighting, and detailed exterior elements such as see-through radiator grilles. It’s DCC Ready with 21-pin NEM Quick Plug technology, rides on nickel-plated, blackened machined wheels with RP25 contours, and uses McHenry scale knuckle couplers for reliable linking. With all-wheel electrical pickup and a six-axle, five-pole motor drivetrain with flywheels, it delivers smooth, quiet operation, and a 22-inch minimum radius is recommended for best performance on HO layouts.