HO GEN SD50 Locomotive CSXT YN2 #8564 (ATHG-1841)

An HO-scale EMD SD50 locomotive from the Athearn Genesis line, finished in CSXT YN2 livery with road number 8564, designed for realistic CSX operation on modern model railroad layouts. This highly detailed model features new tooling, authentic door placements and weld marks, a full cab interior with see-through windows, and period-accurate details such as antennas, horns, bells, and grab irons. It rides on HTC or Flexicoil trucks with Hyatt or animated Timken bearings, uses a Genesis five-pole motor with precision flywheels and all-wheel electrical pickup for smooth, quiet performance, and includes LED headlights, operating class lights, number boards, and ditch lights. DCC-ready Quick Plug technology with a 21-pin NEM connector makes digital installation straightforward, and sound-equipped versions add a Tsunami2 decoder with dual speakers for authentic locomotive sound.

Built for HO layouts, this SD50 captures CSX-specific detailing, including road-number variations such as the 8564 repaint with blue anticlimbers and CSX body placement, plus CSX font for the number boards. The model features a heavy die-cast frame for traction and RP25 wheel contours for compatibility with popular HO track, with all-wheel pickup for reliable current flow. It’s available in DC or DCC/sound configurations, with CVs to tailor slow-speed control and other functions; a CV chart is included for programming. This delivers a faithful, high-detail representation of a late-era CSX SD50, ideal for modelers seeking prototypical CSX operation on their layout.