Description
Description
This is a MTH 20-20425-1 O Gauge D&RGW SD50 Diesel Engine w/PS3 #5501 (Hi-Rail Wheels). EMD’s 50 Series diesel locomotives of the mid-1980s were the product of the most extensive testing in the company’s 50-year history. Both the four-axle, four-motor GP50 and the six-axle, six-motor SD50 utilized a new control system that substantially increased hauling capacity and reduced engine noise levels. The 3500 hp SD50 measured just 30 longer than the SD40-2 it replaced but differed substantially in appearance. Gone were the front and rear porches of the SD40-2 and the dynamic brake blisters on the sides of its hood. Under the SD50’s longer hood, the dynamic brakes, which generate a lot of heat, were relocated from a position over the hot engine to a cleaner, cooler area just behind the cab. The SD50 also introduced EMD’s new Super Series control system, which included a radar unit for measuring true ground speed and electronic monitoring of the electrical equipment. A primary benefit of the new control system was its ability to maximize rail adhesion by automatically applying short bursts of sand as needed to maintain traction. The system allowed three SD50s to do the work of four older locomotives. Its key features are: Directionally controlled headlights Intricately detailed ABS body Metal wheels, axles and gears Die-cast truck sides, pilots and fuel tank Two remotely controlled Proto-Couplers Colorful paint scheme Metal chassis Metal handrails and decorative horn Two precision flywheel equipped motors Locomotive speed control Proto-Scale 3-2 3-rail/2-rail conversion capable Lighted cab interior Illuminated number boards Lighted marker lights Two engineer cab figures Metal body side grilles Operating smoke unit Moveable roof fan blades Proto-Sound 3.0 with The Digital Command System featuring: Freight yard Proto-Effects Unit measures: 17 _ x 3 _ x 2 Operates on O-42 curves Diesel DCC features: Headlight/Taillight Bell Horn Start-up/Shut-down Passenger station/Freight yard announcements Lights (except head/tail) Master volume Front coupler Rear coupler Forward signal Reverse signal Grade crossing Idle sequence 3 Idle sequence 2 Idle sequence 1 Extended start-up Extended shut-down Rev up Rev down One shot Doppler Coupler slack Coupler close Single horn blast Engine sounds Brake sounds Cab chatter Feature reset Smoke on/off Smoke volume
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 20-20425-1
Road Name: Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW)
MSRP: $499.95
Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Diesel Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P12103284.
Trainz Product Id: 12103284
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