HO F45u Locomotive with DCC and Sound ATSF/MKM #5973 (ATHG18370)

HO-scale F45u Locomotive with DCC and Sound in Santa Fe MKM livery, road number 5973, is a detailed ready-to-run model designed to faithfully reproduce EMD’s F45 cowl-body freight locomotive. It comes equipped with an onboard DCC decoder and SoundTrax Tsunami2 sound, delivering authentic engine, horn, and bell sounds, and it is operable on both DC and DCC layouts with full DCC functionality when used in DCC mode.

Built for HO layouts, this locomotive features a heavy die-cast frame for traction and all-wheel drive for smooth pulling power, along with fine-scale detailing such as see-through cab windows and accurate paintwork. RP25 wheels provide compatibility with a wide range of track brands, while bidirectional LED lighting enhances operation in either direction. The model supports MU lashups and CV-based tuning for customized control, and its 18-inch minimum radius (22 inches recommended) helps ensure smooth operation on common hobby layouts.