HO GEN SD50 Locomotive MP #5049 (ATHG-1847)

HO scale Missouri Pacific 5049 SD50 locomotive from the Athearn Genesis line. This detailed model reproduces EMD’s 3,500-horsepower SD50—a late‑Dash 2 era transition locomotive—in MP livery with road number 5049. It’s designed for HO layouts and supports both DC and DCC operation; DCC-ready with Quick Plug plug‑and‑play technology and a 21-pin NEM connector, with sound-equipped versions available that include Tsunami2 audio and dual speakers for authentic sound. LED headlights, see-through cab windows, and a full cab interior add realism for operation and display on a model railroad.

MP-specific detailing includes as-delivered appearance, a frame-mounted bell, and a 4,500-gallon fuel tank, plus EMD HTC trucks with animated Timken bearings. The model features Xenon strobe lighting in DCC, a newly-tooled Leslie 3-chime horn, and late-frame styling such as vertical pilots and rounded anticlimbers. Genesis-level detailing carries through to the drivetrain—with a heavy die-cast frame, RP25 wheels, windscreen wipers, wire grab irons, MU hoses, and lift rings—delivering smooth operation and a compelling, prototypical presence on HO layouts.