HO RTR SD38 Locomotive GTW #6251 (ATH88636)

Introducing the HO-scale Ready-to-Run GTW SD38 locomotive, road number 6251. This high-detail model reproduces Grand Trunk Western's six-axle EMD SD38 in authentic GTW livery, featuring a full GTW repaint, standard EMD exhaust stacks, a front small plow, and the familiar 81-inch nose. Fully assembled and ready to run, it brings prototypical presence and dependable performance to any HO layout.

Designed for serious model railroading, the SD38 offers authentic detail and reliable operation. It includes separately applied wire grab irons, see-through cab windows, and see-through dynamic brake and radiator fans atop a finely detailed injection-molded body with fine handrails and printed number boards. The model runs on RP25-contoured wheels with all‑wheel drive and a 5-pole skew-wound motor for smooth, quiet operation, and it is DCC-ready with a 21-pin NEM Quick Plug for easy digital control. McHenry scale knuckle couplers ensure faithful coupling to rolling stock, and a 22-inch minimum-radius is recommended for best performance. Sound-equipped variants feature Onboard Econami Sound by SoundTraxx, delivering engine, horn, and bell sounds in both DC and DCC, with full DCC functionality and MU lashup capabilities for coordinated operation.