HO GEN SD50 Locomotive DRGW #5515 (ATHG-1838)

HO scale Genesis EMD SD50 locomotive in DRGW #5515 is a detailed model designed for HO railroading enthusiasts who want an authentic mid-1980s powerhouse on their layout. This recreates EMD’s 3,500-horsepower SD50 from 1981, a transitional design bridging the Dash 2 era with the later microprocessor locomotives, offering faithful proportions, road-numbering, and prototype cues for a convincing DRGW roster.

Built for realistic operation, the SD50 features Genesis-level detailing such as a full cab interior, scale handrails, LED headlights, operating number boards, and ditch lights where applicable. The drive uses a Genesis 5-pole motor with precision gearing, flywheels, and all-wheel pickup for smooth, quiet operation. It is DCC-ready with Quick Plug 21-pin NEM connectors, and sound-equipped versions provide onboard Tsunami2 sound with dual speakers and full NMRA compatibility in DCC mode. For DRGW #5515, road-name specific cues include Nathan K5 horn, a 4,000-gallon fuel tank, nose gyralight, EMD HTC trucks with Timken bearings, and an early-frame configuration with diagonal pilot cutouts and rounded anticlimbers, delivering an era-appropriate look and reliable, model-railroading performance on layouts with a 22-inch minimum radius.