Athearn HO SD40 Santa Fe #5014 ATH87225 HO Locomotives

ATSF FEATURES Stratolite beacon operates in DCC mode Single can antenna Front and rear pilot foot boards Low mounted brake cylinders With Santa Fe being no stranger to EMD and looking for new and more reliable motive power they ordered 20 SD40's in 1966 along with 90 SD45's that same year. This gave them the chance to test both models side-by-side in different assignments.

Initially delivered in the 1700 class they were quickly renumbered to the 5000 class just 4 years later. Our version depicts the early 1970's era with the "Pin Stripe" paint scheme and familiar rooftop Stratolite beacon.

Athearn HO SD40, Santa Fe #5014, ATH87225. Stratolite beacon (operates in DCC mode). Front and rear pilot foot boards.

With Santa Fe being no stranger to EMD and looking for new and more reliable motive power, they ordered 20 SD40's in 1966 (along with 90 SD45's that same year). Initially delivered in the 1700 class, they were quickly renumbered to the 5000 class just 4 years later. Curved radiator fan grab iron. Photo-etched stainless steel windshield wipers.

Separately applied wire grab irons. See-through dynamic brake, radiator fans and cab windows. Frame mounted bell (unless noted).

Detailed 4,000 gallon fuel tank (unless different capacity is noted). Flexicoil-C trucks with high or low brake cylinders (per prototype). McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible. All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation. DCC-ready features Quick PlugT plug-and-play technology.

Improved 5-pole skew wound can motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operation. Non-sound version features 21-pin NEM DCC plug. Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track.

Painted and printed for realistic decoration. Window packaging for easy viewing. Interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage. Minimum radius: 18" - Recommended radius: 22". Newly designed can motor is more powerful and quieter than before.

DCC & sound models feature Tsunami2 sound with dual cube speakers. LED lighting for long life and reliable operation. Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality.

Sound units operate in both DC and DCC. Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC. Some functions are limited in DC. All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode. Operating lighting functions with F5 and/or F6 Flashing ditch lights, beacon, etc. Program a multiple unit (MU) lash up with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights. Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes. CV chart included in the box.

In 1966, EMD updated its locomotive catalog with entirely new models, all powered by the new 645 diesel engine. The SD40 had 3,000 hp from a turbocharged V16.

856 examples of this locomotive model were built for American railroads, 330 were built for Canadian railroads, and 72 were built for Mexican railroads. We do not sell used, opened, or damaged items. Some restrictions apply based on destination and item size. We can combine multiple items if you use the shopping cart.

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