{"product_id":"ath15391-athearn-n-f45-w-dcc-sound-bn-6616","title":"ATH15391 Athearn N F45, BN #6616 (DCC\/Sound)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eN F45, Burlington Northern #6616 (DCC\/Sound)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBN FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of a group of 12 units ordered by GN prior to BN merger, but delivered in BN Cascade green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately painted and printed paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcHenry scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation\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\u003eLED headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewel case blister packaging securely holds for the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement parts available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-skid end walks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale end handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed and painted cab interior with control stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4,000 gallon fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexicoil-C sideframes with high brake cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush mounted portal window glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow plow or plate welded pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 9 ¾”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSOUND EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound units operate in both DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePROTOTYPE INFO:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the early 1960’s the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) was at a big disadvantage. Their 567 engine, in use for over 20 years, had reached it’s peak at 2,500 horsepower in a turbocharged 16-cylinder version. EMD released a new 645 engine in 1966. The most powerful locomotive using this series of engine was the SD45, powered by a 20-cylinder turbocharged 645E engine producing 3600 horsepower. EMD then offered the V20 645E engine in the SDP45 in a standard hood configuration and longer frame to accomodate the steam generator needed for passenger service. The EMD SDP45 was a good passenger locomotive, but to the Santa Fe Railway it did not look the part. EMD therefore designed a lightweight “cowl” body to cover the locomotive, though it did not, as in earlier cab units, provide any structural strength, which remained in the frame. The cowl provided sleeker looks, better aerodynamics at speed, and allowed the crew to enter the engine compartment en route for diagnostics and maintenance. After sponsoring the development of the FP45 passenger locomotive, the Santa Fe requested a similar freight locomotive from Electro-Motive. Where the FP45 was an SDP45 wrapped in a full-width Cowl carbody, the new F45 was essentially an SD45 given the same treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52312621613335,"sku":"ATH15391","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/ATH15391.jpg?v=1771712967","url":"https:\/\/reeds-hobbies.com\/products\/ath15391-athearn-n-f45-w-dcc-sound-bn-6616","provider":"Reed's Hobby Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}