HO SD45T-2 Locomotive Bessamer & Lake Erie #902 (ATH86882)

An HO-scale SD45T-2 locomotive in Bessemer & Lake Erie livery, this model reproduces the six-axle diesel-electric “Tunnel Motor” with BLE-specific detailing for an authentic, era-accurate look. Features include a cab headlight with an upper gyralight and a lower headlight, front ditch lights, MU catches on the front pilot, and the horn relocated to the long hood, with prototype options for the classic L-window cab. The result is a commanding, ready-to-run centerpiece for HO layouts that captures the rugged presence of BLE power from the era.

Under the hood lies a six-axle drivetrain with a 5-pole motor and flywheels for smooth, quiet operation, plus all-wheel electrical pickup. Fine-scale touches include etched windshield wipers, see-through cab windows and radiator grilles, and nickel-plated, blackened machined wheels with RP25 contours for reliable track performance. It is DCC-ready with a 21-pin NEM Quick Plug and McHenry operating-scale knuckle couplers. Sound-equipped versions add onboard DCC decoders with SoundTraxx Economi sound that runs in both DC and DCC, with full NMRA-compatible functions in DCC mode and CVs to configure multiple-unit lashups. The model is designed for HO layouts with a minimum 18-inch radius and a recommended 22-inch radius, delivering strong slow-speed performance and a convincing, museum-quality presence on the rails.