HO SD45T-2 Locomotive Southern Pacific #9357 (ATH86871)

HO Scale SD45T-2 Locomotive in Southern Pacific livery, number 9357, is a detailed model designed to reproduce SP's six-axle diesel-electric freight hauler, a tunnel-motor built to deliver substantial horsepower while staying cooler in tunnel environments. This prototype detail is captured with features like a full SP front headlight package with a cab gyralight that operates in DCC mode, an L-window cab, roof air conditioning and bell, and the Nathan P-3 horn, plus a large front plow and a pronounced anticlimber for an authentic silhouette.

The model emphasizes realism and performance with fine-scale handrails, photo-etched windshield wipers, separately applied air tanks, LED lighting, and see-through cab windows. It features welded ECAFB, all-wheel electrical pickup, see-through dynamic brake fans, and wire grab irons, riding on nickel-plated, blackened machined wheels with RP25 contours for reliable track performance. DCC-ready with 21-pin NEM Quick Plug, and sound-equipped variants offer onboard DCC with SoundTraxx Economi sound and full DCC functionality, including engine, horn, and bell sounds. A robust, all-wheel-drive drivetrain with a 5-pole motor, flywheels, and a multi-link gear train ensures smooth, quiet operation, while McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers and see-through radiator grilles with a rear gearbox mirror the tunnel-motor’s distinctive design. Suitable for HO layouts with an 18" minimum radius (22" recommended), this SP SD45T-2 makes a compelling centerpiece for 1970s–1980s freight scenes.