{"product_id":"ath-1446","title":"ATH-1446 Athearn HO SD39, ATSF #1565","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHO SD39, ATSF #1565\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine scale handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied air tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake wheel or ratchet brake nose per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually applied wire formed grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through dynamic brake and radiator fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately-applied detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Ready 21-pin NEM plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-sound version features 21-pin NEM DCC plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Illuminated front and rear headlights, ditch lights, and beacons (where applicable to the prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for trouble free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcHenry® scale knuckle spring couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted and printed for realistic decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenesis motor retrofit kit ATHG63839 compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly-detailed, injection-molded body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaded base colors matched to the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect starting point for adding grime and rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SD38 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between May 1967 and October 1971. It had an EMD 645 16-cylinder engine generating 2,000 horsepower. The EMD SD38AC built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between June and October 1971. It was basically an SD38 with an AR10 alternating current alternator instead of the SD38’s normal direct current generator. It also produces 2,000 horsepower from a 16-cylinder EMD 645E roots blown prime mover. It came equipped with or without dynamic brakes. The SD38 and SD38AC have the same frame as the SD39, SD40 and SD45.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1966, EMD updated its locomotive catalog with entirely new models, all powered by the new 645 diesel engine. The SD39 had 2,300 hp from a turbocharged V12. The SD39 had the smallest prime mover of the SD locomotives in the EMD catalog. 54 were built for American railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761771446551,"sku":"ATH-1446","price":218.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/ATH-1446_A0_9HSAMF3M.jpg?v=1769285726","url":"https:\/\/reeds-hobbies.com\/products\/ath-1446","provider":"Reed's Hobby Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}