HO SDP40F Locomotive ATSF #5253 (ATHG64122)

HO Scale SDP40F Locomotive — Santa Fe #5253. This HO-scale diesel model faithfully recreates Santa Fe’s SDP40F freight power, capturing the distinctive details of the #5253 unit from its early-1980s rebuilds. The road-number specific configuration includes plated-over steps and an enclosed front platform, along with air conditioning and a forward beacon with horn, reflecting the real-life front-end features of this locomotive.

On the layout, the model delivers authentic SDP40F detailing and lighting—illuminated ground lights, classification lights, and illuminated number boards—plus working MU hoses and trainline hoses, a see-through cab with a detailed interior, and a rugged underframe with a 4,500-gallon fuel/water tank (or rebuilt fuel-only). It rides on RP25 wheels with eight-wheel drive for smooth, quiet operation on standard HO track and is DCC-ready with Quick Plug plug-and-play technology using a 21-pin NM connector. A sound-equipped version adds a SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder with dual speakers for engine, horn, and bell sounds that operate in both DC and DCC, with full NMRA compatibility and CV-tweakable performance.