HO SD45T-2 Locomotive Canadian National #408 (ATH86877)

HO SD45T-2 Locomotive in Canadian National livery, No. 408, is a highly detailed HO-scale model that recreates CN’s rebuilt six-axle tunnel motors. These engines were used in iron ore service and earned the nickname Tunnel Motors for their cooling design in tunnels, and this model captures CN-specific details such as a nose headlight, a modified L-window cab, roof air conditioning, a five-chime horn on the long hood, and walkways with ditch lights, along with see-through cab and radiator grilles for a lifelike silhouette.

Designed for realistic operation, the model features fine-scale handrails, photo-etched windshield wipers, separately applied air tanks and grab irons, and LED lighting. It rides on six axles with all-wheel drive and a smooth, multi-link drivetrain, and uses nickel-plated, blackened machined wheels with RP25 contours for compatibility with most HO track. It is DCC Ready with a 21-pin NEM Quick Plug, and sound-equipped versions include an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Economi sound that can run in both DC and DCC, with full DCC functions when operating in DCC mode and support for MU lashups. The design accommodates a minimum 18-inch radius (22 inches recommended) and reflects CN’s Tunnel Motor lineage, including detailed bodywork and proportions that enhance layout realism.