HO SD75M Locomotive with DCC & Sound, BNSF #249 (ATHG71232)

HO Scale BNSF SD75M Locomotive with DCC & Sound, road number 249. Reproducing a late Santa Fe-era SD75M repainted for BNSF, this model captures a weathered, in-service appearance with faded base colors and road-number artwork. The 249 unit features large cab numbers and yellow frame stripes, along with period details such as round deck-mounted ditch lights, a tall Sinclair antenna, and early EMD trucks with hidden bearings, reflecting its long service life and patch history. These details come together to create a convincing centerpiece for modern-era or transition layouts.

Inside, a DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound provides authentic engine and horn sounds, operable in both DC and DCC with full function control in DCC mode. The locomotive rides on a heavy die-cast frame with a Genesis-style driveline, including a 5-pole skew-wound motor, precision flywheels, and a multi-link drivetrain for smooth, quiet operation, plus all-wheel electrical pickup and RP25 wheel contours for reliable performance on common track. See-through cab windows reveal a full cab interior, while fine-scale Celcon handrails, LED lighting, and body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible) enhance realism. The finish is described as “Primed for grime,” providing a realistic starting point to add grime and rust, and the model is designed for HO layouts with a minimum 18" radius (22" recommended) for optimal operation.