HO SD60E Locomotive with DCC and Sound, NS / NW / Heritage #7038 (ATHG65299)

This HO-scale SD60E locomotive with DCC and sound is designed for serious HO layout operators, delivering Norfolk Southern power in NS/NW/Heritage #7038 livery. It features an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and dual speakers for authentic horn, bell, and engine audio, and it runs on both DC and DCC with full DCC functionality when used in DCC mode. LED headlights stay bright in all directions, and a heavy die-cast frame provides real heft and traction. The model uses McHenry scale knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible) and a 21-pin Quick Plug connector for easy setup or future upgrades, all powered by a Genesis driveline with a 5-pole skew-wound motor for smooth, quiet operation.

Detailing goes beyond cosmetics with features like walkways, windshield wipers, see-through cab windows and interior, lit number boards, and deck lights. Ditch lights illuminate the front and rear, while the long-hood air horn and fine-scale handrails add to prototype realism. This release aligns with Legendary Liveries, offering iconic NS schemes and background notes tied to the real SD60E rebuild program for context. It’s built for HO layouts, with a minimum radius of 18 inches (22 inches recommended), and is designed to perform reliably on busy tracks while delivering standout authenticity.