Product Information:
This WalthersMainline EMD SD50 is perfect for heavy freight service on your HO Scale railroad. As demand for higher-horsepower units and better fuel economy continued to grow in the late 1970s, EMD began testing a new six-axle model in 1979, which entered production as the SD50 in 1981. Like the prototype, this locomotive is a great addition to your railroad's fleet of heavy diesel road units. The WalthersMainline SD50 has the features you want to make it a star performer on your layout:
- One time run of these road numbers, order now - limited quantity available!
- Prototypes in main line, regional and lease-fleet service from 1984 to the present
- Detailed HT-C truck sideframes
- Revised and corrected dynamic brake intake grilles
- Anti-slip detail on walkways
- See-through step treads
- Phase Two shell with molded drill starter points for grab irons in EMD SD50-60 Diesel Detail Kit (#910-256) sold separately
- Pre-installed 28mm round speaker in standard all DC and DCC models
- 21-pin DCC plug in all models
- Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers
- Phase II body shell includes molded drill starter points for grab irons in EMD SD50-60 Diesel Detail Kit (#910-256), sold separately
Equipped with ESU sound and DCC for use on DCC and DC layouts featuring:
- 4 Function outputs with brightness control by CV
- Fully DCC compatible
- 14, 28, 128 speed steps
- Dual-mode DC-DCC
- Four air horns changeable by CV (Nathan K3LA, Nathan P3, Leslie RS3L, Nathan K5LA, Nathan P5)
- Two bell sounds changeable by CVs (Steel Air Bell, Graham White E-Bell)
Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:
- Five-pole skew-wound motor for reliable, trouble free operation
- 14:1 gear ratio for exceptional slow-speed performance
- Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit running
- All-wheel drive and electrical pickup for exceptional pulling power
- Dual-machined brass flywheels for smooth motor operation
- Heavy die-cast metal chassis keeps the SD50 on track
- RP-25 metal wheels
- Constant and directional LED headlights