HO SD45T-2 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, Southern Pacific #9357 (ATH86971)

HO Scale SD45T-2 Locomotive with DCC and Sound — Southern Pacific 9357 is a detailed HO model designed to bring authentic SP tunnel-motor power to your layout. The SD45T-2 was a six-axle diesel-electric locomotive powered by a 20-cylinder 645-series engine delivering 3,600 horsepower, and this model captures that profile with a lower rear air intake to improve cooling in tunnels. It features a full SP front headlight package with cab gyralight that operates in DCC mode, an L-window cab, roof-mounted A/C and bell, and a Nathan P-3 horn, along with the large front and rear plows and rear anticlimber that define the tunnel-motor silhouette.

On the rails, this locomotive combines premium detailing with versatile operation: fine-scale handrails, photo-etched windshield wipers, separately applied air tanks, LED lighting, see-through cab windows, welded ECAFB, and all-wheel electrical pickup, all mounted on nickel-plated, blackened machined wheels with RP25 contours for reliable tracking. It uses a 5-pole motor with flywheels and a multi-link drivetrain for smooth, quiet performance, and is DCC Ready with 21-pin NEM Quick Plug. The onboard DCC decoder includes SoundTraxx Economi sound and works on both DC and DCC, with engine, horn, and bell sounds, full DCC functions, and NMRA compatibility; it supports MU lashups and CV tuning, plus features like see-through dynamic brake fans, wire grab irons, rubber MU hoses, and a prototype-specific speed recorder on the appropriate axle. Minimum radius is 18 inches, with 22 inches recommended for best operation on most HO layouts.