HO GEN SD50 Locomotive DRGW #5501 (ATHG-1836)

HO Scale Athearn Genesis EMD SD50 Locomotive in DRGW livery (DRGW #5501) is a high-detail, ready-to-run model for HO layouts. It faithfully recreates the 1980s SD50 with Genesis-level detailing, including a detailed cab interior, accurate bodywork, and fine-scale handrails, plus LED headlights for realistic operation. A heavy die-cast frame provides solid traction, and the model is DCC-ready with Quick Plug plug-and-play technology using a 21-pin NEM connector, making decoder or sound upgrades straightforward for enthusiasts who want to tailor the locomotive to their layout.

For DRGW #5501, road-name specific touches include a Nathan K5 horn, a 4,000-gallon fuel tank, a nose gyralight, EMD HTC trucks with animated Timken bearings, Chessie “mail slot” battery box doors with added screens, and an early frame with diagonal pilot cutouts and rounded anticlimbers. Paired with Genesis-level detailing—see-through cab windows, correct door placement, and authentic finishing—this model delivers an authentic centerpiece for HO railroads and smooth, reliable performance on curves and straights alike.