HO GP18 Locomotive SOU/TAG #179 H (ATHG-1365)

An HO-scale GP18 locomotive in Southern/SOU/TAG livery, road number 179H, designed for realistic operation on HO layouts. The model balances prototype-accurate detailing with dependable performance, delivering an authentic GP18 presence to a layout or display.

Built around a heavy die-cast frame, it uses a Genesis driveline with a 5-pole motor, precision gears, and all-wheel drive for smooth, powerful operation. It is DCC-ready with Quick Plug plug-and-play technology and a 21-pin NEM connector, and features body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers that are Kadee-compatible, plus RP25-wheeled trucks for reliable tracking. See-through cab windows and a full cab interior add interior realism, while bidirectional LED lighting maintains constant headlight brightness. For the SOU road-number 179H, the model includes road-number-specific details such as non-dynamic brakes, short-hood forward operation, horn and bell placement by road number, and a compact 1300-gallon fuel tank.