HO SD45T-2 Locomotive with DCC & Sound, Cotton Belt #9395 (ATH86979)

Introducing the HO scale SD45T-2 Locomotive with DCC & Sound in Cotton Belt livery #9395. This six-axle diesel-electric model recreates SP’s Tunnel Motor from the 1970s, powered by a 20-cylinder GM-EMD engine delivering 3,600 horsepower. The design captures the prototype’s distinctive profile and details, including a nose headlight, a modified L-window cab, roof-top air conditioning, and a Nathan P-3 horn, plus a large front plow and anticlimber. The faded paint evokes years of hard service, giving an authentic weathered look on your layout.

Inside, an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Economi sound provides engine, horn, and bell sounds in both DC and DCC operation, with full DCC functionality. The model features fine-scale handrails, etched windshield wipers, see-through cab windows, LED lighting, and other scale details, all riding on nickel-plated, blackened machined wheels with RP25 contours for smooth tracking on HO track. It’s designed for easy setup with a DCC-ready 21-pin NEM plug and uses an all-wheel-drive, 5-pole motor with flywheels for steady operation. The finish is described as primed for grime, making it a perfect base for weathering to replicate a locomotive in service. Minimum radius is 18 inches, with 22 inches recommended for best performance.