HO GEN SD50 Locomotive KCS 704 (ATHG-1848)

HO Scale Genesis EMD SD50 Locomotive in Kansas City Southern livery, numbered 704. This detailed model recreates EMD’s 3,500-horsepower SD50 from 1981, a transitional design bridging the Dash 2 era with later microprocessor-controlled locomotives. Built for HO layouts, it’s a faithful option for depicting late-1980s to 1990s KCS freight operations with authentic styling and on-track presence.

The SD50 features new tooling with accurately placed doors and weld marks, plus era-appropriate details such as dynamic brake components, fine-scale handrails, and a full cab interior. It rides on HTC or Flexicoil trucks with Hyatt or animated Timken bearings, and a heavy die-cast frame for reliable traction. Lighting includes LED headlights and operating number boards, with optional ditch lights for added realism, while a DCC-ready Quick Plug 21-pin NEM connector simplifies decoder installation and sound-equipped versions pair Tsunami2 sound with dual speakers for rich audio and full NMRA compatibility. Road-number specific cues for KCS—including fuel-tank capacity and horn/antenna configurations—help reproduce a faithful late-1980s appearance, and a 22-inch minimum radius keeps operation smooth on common HO layouts.