Description

Prototypes in service 1954 to the present – several preserved today! Used in helper, yard, transfer, heavy freight and branch line service.

Southern Pacific Features:
Black Widow
Brass Nathan P-3 air horn
Whip radio antenna
Operating “ash can” warning lights front & rear on DCC; front only on DC
Steam generator with short exhaust & dual pipe
Mars dual sealed-beam headlights
Dynamic brakes
Roof-mounted air cooling piping
Cab window deflectors
Photo-etched cab sunshades
Bolted-style handrail stanchions
Drop steps
MU hoses

Features:
Road- and era-specific details
Early Flexicoil sideframes with brake cylinders and piping
Cab interior with crew
Formed wire grab irons
Etched-metal lift rings
21-pin DCC plug
Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
All-wheel drive and electrical pick up
5 pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, quiet running
Easy multiple-unit operation
Superb paint and lettering
Warm white LED constant and directional headlights
Heavy die-cast metal underframe
Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers