Athearn HO SD38 McCLoud River #36 (w/factory Econami DCC and Sound)

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Athearn HO SD38 McCLoud River #36 (w/factory Econami DCC and Sound)

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LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: Separately applied wire grab ironsStandard 81 low nose without headlight or brake unless notedStandard cab with dual beam sealed headlight and glare shields unless notedSee through cab windowsFixed position cab side windowsOil-bath or Paper air filters per prototypeRibbed or smooth blower housing per prototypeStandard dustbin unless notedSee-through dynamic brake and radiator fansDynamic or non dynamic brakes per prototypeDynamic brake vent per prototypeNon-turbo exhaust stacksChicken wire radiator grilles unless notedF painted on short hood end unless noted2600, 3200 or 4000 gallon fuel tank per prototypeAir tankPrinted numberboardsFine scale handrailsFully assembled and ready-to-runMcHenry scale knuckle spring couplersDCC and SOUND ready with Quick Plug technologyGenesis motor retrofit kit ATHG63839 compatibleHighly-detailed, injection molded bodyPainted and printed for realistic decorationBi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains consistentAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operationAll-wheel electrical pickup5-pole skew wound motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operationWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of trackWindow packaging for easy viewingInterior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storageMinimum radius: 18Recommended radius: 22SOUND EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:Onboard Econami Sound by SoundTraxx Sound units operate in both DC and DCCFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC modeEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DCAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC modeExcellent Slow speed controlEffect lighting (if applicable) using F5 and/or F6 Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lightsMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changesPROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:The 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 SD38s 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.
MR FEATURES: Dynamic brake hatchFirecracker antennaCab mounted Leslie 3-chime air hornMU catch trays with footboards front and rearIlluminated Xenon strobe beaconSimulated lighting effect on DCC+Sound modelSmall 3200 gallon EMD fuel tank To represent the engines as-delivered switcher fuel tank, remove the plastic fuel tank to expose the painted cast motor mount block.

 

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