ATH-73053 Athearn SD40T-2 Locomotive, SP/Speed Letter #8256 HO Scale DCC Ready

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ATH-73053AthearnHO ScaleSD40-2 Co-Co Diesel-ElectricSP/Speed Letter #8256DCC-ReadyDetailed InformationSP “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