HO RTR SD38 with DCC and Sound DT&I #251 (ATH88948)

This HO-scale Ready-to-Run SD38 diesel locomotive with DCC and sound brings a DT&I prototype to life on your layout. Built for HO-scale railfans, it arrives fully assembled and decorated in authentic DT&I markings, offering a ready-to-run model with built-in Econami sound and modern DCC compatibility.

Equipped with onboard Econami sound by SoundTraxx that runs on both DC and DCC, the model provides full DCC functions when used with a DCC system. Road-number 251 details include Y-style spark arrestors and an all-weather window, with DT&I art repositioned on the long hood for era-accurate appearance. The locomotive features RP25-contoured wheels, McHenry scale knuckle couplers, and bi-directional lighting with consistent headlight brightness. It’s DCC-ready with a 21-pin NEM Quick Plug, built on a six-axle drive with a 5-pole motor and flywheels for smooth, quiet operation, and is designed for HO layouts with minimum 22-inch radii, delivering reliable performance and realistic detail.