HO GEN SDP45 Locomotive Legendary Liveries UP #1450 (ATHG-2011)

HO Scale SDP45 Locomotive in Union Pacific Legendary Liveries UP #1450 — a ready-to-run model that brings a historic SDP45 to HO layouts, accurately reproducing the long-hood diesel’s look and the steam-generator-equipped configuration used by UP in the 1960s. This release is part of the Legendary Liveries line, an exclusive Athearn series that pairs iconic UP paint with detailed, prototype-inspired accuracy for both display and operation.

Under the shell lies a Genesis drivetrain with a 5-pole motor for smooth, quiet operation, plus all-wheel drive and reliable electrical pickup for steady performance on typical HO track. The model features LED lighting, a detailed fuel tank with fillers and breather pipes, a full cab interior, walkways, scale handrails, and body-mounted knuckle couplers. It is fully assembled and ready to run, with a DCC-ready Quick Plug 21-pin interface for easy decoder installation and compatibility with DC operation; a minimum 18-inch radius (22 inches recommended) keeps it performing well on most layouts. Sound-equipped variants deliver onboard DCC with Tsunami2 sound and dual speakers for authentic engine, horn, and bell effects, along with NMRA-compliant functionality and CV-based tuning for personalized operation.