{"product_id":"athearn-rtr-71848-ho-scale-emd-sd40t-2-southern-pacific-sp-8262-dcc-sound","title":"Athearn RTR 71848 HO Scale EMD SD40T-2 Southern Pacific SP 8262 DCC \u0026 Sound","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn RTR 71848 HO Scale EMD SD40T-2 Southern Pacific SP 8262 DCC \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SD40T-2 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division having a 16-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine producing 3,000 horsepower (2,240 kW). 312 SD40T-2s were built for North American railroads between April 1974 and July 1980. This locomotive and the SD45T-2 are popularly called tunnel motors, but EMD’s term is SD40-2s with “cooling system modifications” because they were designed for better engine cooling in tunnels. The difference between this locomotive and its non-tunnel motor cousin, the SD40-2, are the radiator intakes and radiator fan grills located at the rear of the locomotive. The radiator air intakes in this model were along the deck to allow more fresh, cooler air to enter and less hot exhaust fumes lingering around the tunnel’s ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSP’s Final order of SD40T-2’s were #8230-8299, placed in 1978. These units came equipped with some of the standard SP features including the full front and rear SP light packages and L front cab window. Some stand-out features included extended range dynamic brakes and exhaust silencer. They eventually became part of the UP fleet and were sold off to other owners after UP no longer needed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSP Front and Rear light package (Gyralight effect in DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“L” Window cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab-mounted Nathan 3-chime horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended range dynamic brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront large anticlimber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e88” nose with class lights (non-operational)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge EMD front plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhaust silencer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine scale handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched windshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied air tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHTC truck sideframes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded electrical cabinet air filter box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through dynamic brake fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Mushroom” nose vent on right side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied wire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber trainline and MU hoses with silver ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate Dash-2 cab, front window arrangement per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through radiator grilles with new rear truck gearbox specific for the tunnel motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed recorder attached to appropriate axle per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-pole motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis accepts Genesis motor retro fit kit for an even higher performance motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Ready 21-pin NEM Quick Plug™ technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel plated, blackened machined wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly-detailed, injection molded body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami 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\u003eExcellent Slow speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffect lighting (if applicable) using F5 and\/or F6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1971-1993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype Manufacturer: EMD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighted: LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound: Econami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSub Brand: ATHEARN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Radius: 18\" (457 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReporting Mark: SP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxles: 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Road Name: Southern Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC: Equipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44097105264853,"sku":"ATH71848","price":194.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/athearn-rtr-71848-ho-scale-emd-sd40t-2-southern-pacific-sp-8262-dcc-sound.jpg?v=1680285674","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/athearn-rtr-71848-ho-scale-emd-sd40t-2-southern-pacific-sp-8262-dcc-sound","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}