Athearn Genesis  # ATHG28188 HO EMD SD80MAC, Tsunami2 DCC Sound, CSX YN3 #4590

Athearn Genesis  # ATHG28188 HO EMD SD80MAC, Tsunami2 DCC Sound, CSX YN3 #4590

SD80MAC SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

Brand new model previously only available in brass

Fully-assembled and ready-to-run

DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector

Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes

Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, photographs, and more

Coupler cut levers

Rubber MU hoses

Trainline hose

See-through cab windows

Full cab interior

Walkway tread

Windshield wipers

Lift rings

Wire grab irons

Sander lines

Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance

Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes

McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible

Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, and precision machined flywheels

All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation

All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow

Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

LED Lighting for realistic appearance

Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power

Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage

GENESIS 2.0 FEATURES:

By integrating and pioneering some of the latest model advancements in the industry, Athearn is redefining model fidelity with Genesis 2.0

Etched, see-through walkway steps

Illuminated number boards

Illuminated ground lights

DCC+Sound models feature dual Sugarcube speakers for optimal sound quality

LEGENDARY LIVERIES

What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to "What if?" Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: "What if?"

SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE

Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound

Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality

Sound units operate in both DC and DCC

Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode

Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC

All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode

Precision slow speed control

CV chart included in the box

PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

With the increase in available adhesion and tractive effort due to AC-traction technology, an unofficial horsepower race between the two dominant locomotive builders was on.

The SD80MAC was the first EMD locomotive to utilize a V20 engine since the SD45 series. For Conrail, the SD80MACs were the first AC-traction diesel locomotives on the roster. These locomotives became Conrail's choice for handling long and heavy coal trains on their Pittsburgh and Boston Lines, also over their Allegheny Mountain routes in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and New York.

After the split-up of Conrail in 1999, the SD80MACs went to CSX Transportation, and Norfolk Southern. Eventually NS traded with CSX to acquire the remaining SD80MACs becoming the sole operator of these models to date.