HO GEN SDP45 Locomotive HLCX #6515 (ATHG-2017)

HO-scale SDP45 Diesel Locomotive in HLCX livery with road number 6515. This detailed model reproduces the SDP45 prototype built in the 1960s for passenger service and is offered in Legendary Liveries, an Athearn-exclusive line of historically inspired paint schemes. Fully assembled and ready to run, it combines a heavy die-cast frame with a realistic drivetrain, LED lighting, fine-scale Celcon handrails, and a detailed fuel tank to deliver an authentic, museum-quality presence on an HO layout.

Designed for dependable operation on hobby layouts, this SDP45 supports both DC and DCC power with Quick Plug plug-and-play technology and a 21-pin NEM connector. All functions are NMRA-compatible in DCC mode, and some versions include Tsunami2 onboard sound with dual speakers for richer operation. The model rides on RP25 wheels with all-wheel drive, has body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers, and includes detailed features like a Genesis-driven 5-pole motor, precise flywheels, current pickup, and authentic paint schemes. It fits HO layouts with a minimum radius of 18 inches (22 inches recommended).