HO GEN SDP45 Locomotive w/DCC and Sound, BN #6593 (ATHG-2024)

HO Gen SDP45 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, BN 6593 is a ready-to-run HO-scale model that faithfully reproduces the EMD SDP45 prototype for HO layouts. This Athearn model includes an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound in the sound-equipped version, dual cube speakers, and full DCC functionality, while still operating on DC. It uses a Genesis driveline with a 5-pole skew-wound motor, a heavy die-cast frame, and all-wheel electrical pickup for smooth, quiet operation. LED lighting, scale handrails, and body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers add realistic detail, and the model rides on RP25-wheeled trucks designed for common HO track with a minimum radius of 18 inches (22 inches recommended).

Legendary Liveries offer popular, historically inspired or alternate paint schemes, including road-number-specific variations such as Ex-GN 327 on BN 6593 and other GN, SP, BN themes. Primed-for-grime variants provide a ready starting point for weathering to reproduce an in-service look, with features like forward gyralights and steam generator details that reflect prototype practice. Fully assembled and ready to run, this SDP45 blends faithful prototype detailing with dependable modern performance for any HO layout.