HO Scale Athearn 73053 Southern Pacific Speed Lettering 8256 SD40T-2 DCC Ready

Description: ~~~Brand New Never Open~~~ HO Scale Athearn 73053 Southern Pacific Speed Lettering 8256 SD40T-2 DCC Ready OEM in Package SP "SPEED LETTERING" FEATURES:88” nose with brake wheelCab mounted A/CRelocated P3 hornFront ditch lightsRemoved front and rear SP light packageModified front L windowExtended range dynamic brakesIn an attempt to revise their image, SP began to use a new “Speed Lettering” scheme adapted in 1991. Also, during this time, they started to remove parts of their well-known light packages. If a light component failed, it would have to be fixed, thus taking the locomotive out of service. To reduce maintenance costs, SP started to actively remove these extra lights leaving empty brackets and plates where they were once installed. Other changes included the addition of front ditch lights and the horn being relocated to the rear hood.SD40T-2 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:Fine scale handrailsPhoto-etched windshield wipersSeparately applied air tanksLED LightingHTC truck sideframesWelded ECAFBAll-wheel electrical pickupSee-through dynamic brake fansSeparately applied wire grab ironsRubber trainline and MU hoses with silver endsStandard Dash-2 cab, windows correct per prototypeSee-through radiator grilles with new rear truck gearbox specific for the tunnel motorSpeed recorder attached to appropriate axle per prototypeMcHenry® operating scale knuckle couplersAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation5-pole motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operationDCC Ready 21-pin NEM Quick Plug™ technologyNickel plated, blackened machined wheelsWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of trackFully assembled and ready-to-runHighly-detailed, injection molded bodyPainted and printed for realistic decorationRecommended radius: 22”PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATIONThe SD40T-2 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division having a 16-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine producing 3,000 horsepower (2,240 kW). 312 SD40T-2s were built for North American railroads between April 1974 and July 1980. This locomotive and the SD45T-2 are popularly called tunnel motors, but EMD’s term is SD40-2s with “cooling system modifications” because they were designed for better engine cooling in tunnels. The difference between this locomotive and its non-tunnel motor cousin, the SD40-2, are the radiator intakes and radiator fan grills located at the rear of the locomotive. The radiator air intakes in this model were along the deck to allow more fresh, cooler air to enter and less hot exhaust fumes lingering around the tunnel’s ceiling. Sidetrack Hobby is a family owned business. We are located in small town Boone IA Just Four Miles from the Union Pacific Kate Shelley High Bridge and 0.7 miles from the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad/Museum.We been selling online since 2004 and brick and motor type store since 2006. The store family consist of myself, my wife, my daughter, and our 2 fur-babys (Chase & Charlye). We are Hobbyist too so if you have any questions feel free to contact us through email, facebook, or phone. Call During Store Hoursand Talk to a Real PersonMonday 12:00 o 3:00pm CSTTuesday thru Friday 12:00 to 6:00pm CSTSaturday 12:00 to 5:00pm CSTClosed Sunday We Do Combine Shipping. Please Use Cart Featureor Wait until you receive a invoiceWe use USPS Mail for shipping, if you would like another carrierWe usually ship within one day after receiving payment. Thank you for visiting our item listing.Sidetrack Hobby

Price: 152.99 USD

Location: Boone, Iowa

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