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SD39 Series Locomotive Features:
- Separately applied air tanks
- Coupler cut levers
- Rubber MU hoses
- Photo-etch stainless steel windshield wipers
- Fine scale handrails
- Non-sound version features 21-pin NEM DCC plug
- See-through dynamic brake and radiator fans
- Curved radiator fan grab iron
- Exhaust stack
- Frame-mounted bell (unless noted)
- Detailed 4000 gallon fuel tank (unless different capacity is noted)
- Flexicoil-C trucks with high or low brake cylinders (per prototype)
- McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers
- See-through cab windows
- Bi-directional LED lighting
- All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
- All-wheel electrical pickup
- 5-pole motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operation
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- Painted and printed for realistic decoration
- Highly-detailed, injection molded body
- Minimum radius: 18, Recommended radius: 22
Sound Equipped Models Also Feature:
- Onboard Econami sound decoder by Soundtraxx
- Engine startup sound sequence
- Dynamic brake sound or Non-Dynamic Straight to idle on F4
- Extra prime mover and horn sounds exclusive to Athearn
- Sounds recorded from a real EMD 12-645E3
- Multiple bell sound files user configurable via Configuration Value (CV)
- 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
- Excellent Slow speed control
- Current Keeper ready with on board expansion plug
- Operating lighting functions with F5 and/or F6
- Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
- Many functions can be altered via CV changes