HO SD75M Locomotive BNSF #226 (ATHG71130)

An HO-scale SD75M locomotive in BNSF livery, road number 226, designed for model railroaders who want an accurate, road-number-specific representation of late Santa Fe-era power now patched for BNSF. It captures a late-life look with faded base colors, a small EMD plow, round deck-mounted ditch lights, and a tall Sinclair antenna, alongside early EMD trucks with hidden bearings. Road-number-specific detailing for 226 includes ex-ATSF heritage cues such as small cab numbers, added rear number boards, and yellow frame stripes, reflecting the unit’s distinctive markings. This model presents the history of the class—from Santa Fe service to PRLX and back under BNSF patches—on a modern HO layout.

Under the hood, the SD75M combines power and precision. A heavy die-cast frame houses a Genesis driveline for smooth, quiet operation and strong pulling power. Realistic external details include coupler cut levers, Trainline and MU hoses, lift rings, and see-through cab windows with a full interior, plus fine Celcon handrails and walkways. Wheels with RP25 contours and body-mounted scale knuckle couplers improve tracking and coupling realism. The model is available in DCC-ready form with Quick Plug technology and a 21-pin NM connector, and some variants include onboard DCC with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound that operates in both DC and DCC modes. A primed-for-grime version provides a ready canvas for weathering to resemble an in-service appearance, and it’s designed for HO layouts with a minimum radius of 18 inches (22 inches recommended) for smooth operation.