HO GEN SDP45 Locomotive with DCC and Sound BN #6592 (ATHG-2023)

HO-scale SDP45 diesel locomotive with DCC and sound in Burlington Northern livery, road number 6592. This ready-to-run model from Athearn recreates the 1960s SDP45 prototype, delivering an authentic silhouette and operation with an onboard DCC decoder and SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound for realistic engine and horn cues.

Built for reliable, realistic performance on HO layouts, the unit features a Genesis driveline with a five-pole motor, a heavy die-cast frame, and all-wheel electrical pickup for smooth power. LED lighting adds to the lifelike appearance, while fine-scale Celcon handrails and body-mounted scale McHenry knuckle couplers enhance the model’s proportions. The DCC setup uses Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with a 21-pin NEM connector for easy installation and full NMRA-compatible operation in DCC mode, including MU lashups and CV adjustments for slow-speed control. Fully assembled and ready to run, it supports both DC and DCC operation, with a minimum radius of 18 inches (22 inches recommended) for smooth performance.