HO RTR SD38 with DCC and Sound, NS #3805 (ATH88945)

HO-scale SD38 diesel locomotive with DCC and sound in Norfolk Southern livery. This six-axle powerhouse runs smoothly on HO layouts and includes onboard Econami Sound by SoundTraxx along with full DCC functionality for authentic engine, horn, and bell sounds. Road-number options include NS 3805 (white patch with black numbers) and NS 3818 (black patch with white numbers), with detailing such as front ditch lights, a large fuel tank, and a rear-mounted Leslie 3-chime horn; 3805 adds a small EMD plow, while 3818 has no plow. Ready for standard HO-track use with a 22" minimum radius and RP25 wheels for compatibility across popular brands.

Inside, the SD38 features highly detailed injection-molded bodywork, see-through cab windows, separate wire grab irons, and fine-scale handrails. It is DCC-ready with 21-pin NEM Quick Plug technology and includes McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers for realistic operation. A robust drive—all-wheel pickup, a 5-pole motor with flywheels, and precise gears—delivers smooth performance at all speeds, while bi-directional lighting keeps headlights steady. Finished in authentic NS decoration, this model is ready to bring yard and mainline scenes to life on layouts that use 22" radius curves.