Athearn Genesis ATHG65294 HO EMD SD60E, Tsunami2 DCC Sound, Norfolk Southern #6986

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Athearn Genesis HO EMD SD60E, Tsunami2 DCC Sound, Norfolk Southern #6986

Athearn Item #: ATHG65294

SD60E SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

Coupler cut levers with loops

Flexible Trainline and MU hoses

MU stands

Walkway safety tread

Windshield wipers

Lift rings

Wire grab irons

Sanding lines

Sunshades

Anticlimbers

Rounded or rectangular cab windows per prototype

Clear or tinted cab windows as appropriate

Anti-glare panel painted on the nose

Lit numberboards

Lit ground lights above front trucks

Illuminated deck mounted ditchlights front and rear

Long hood mounted Nathan 5-chime air horn

Step wells with separately-applied individual see-through photo-etch steps

See-through radiator fans

Underframe mounted E-bell

HTC trucks with Timken bearings

See-through cab windows

Detailed and painted cab interior

Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance

McHenry® scale knuckle couplers – Kadee® compatible

DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin connector

Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more

Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain

All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation

All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow

Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

LED Lighting for realistic appearance

Bidirectional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains constant

Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power

Minimum radius: 18” Recommended radius 22”

SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:

Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound

Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality

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

Precision slow speed control

Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights

Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes

CV chart included in the box

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PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

In 1984, EMD unveiled the first four SD60 demonstrator locomotives. The SD60 was equipped with a 3,800 horsepower, 16 cylinder, turbocharged 710G3A Beginning in early 2010, NS SD60 #6653 entered the Juniata shops in Altoona, PA as what would be the first of 240 planned units of the SD60E Capital Rebuild Program for Norfolk Southern. Following in August the same year, SD60s #6567 & #6576 were retired and destined for the SD60E program that was planned to continue through 2019. Mechanically, the original prime mover, a 16-cylinder 710G3, remained but was thoroughly rebuilt to 710G3B specs and rerated to 4,000 horsepower. The original shaft-driven air compressor was replaced with a new motor-driven compressor. All-new electrical cabinets and wiring coupled with EMD’s EM2000 microprocessor controls was installed, along with D99BTR traction motors. A new split-cooling system helps the SD60E meet Tier 0+ emission requirements and reduce fuel consumption by an estimated 5% as compared to an older SD60 model. The SD60E’s tractive effort is rated at 109,000 pounds while an un-rebuilt SD60 is rated at 96,320-100,000 pounds.

Externally while most of the SD60’s carbody remained intact, the program included the installation of a completely new cab, offering crews better crash protec- tion. The original SD60 cab weighs 3,800 pounds compared to 12,500 pounds for the new cab. A more spacious work environment is available with the new cab of the SD60E. This cab was designed by NS with input from outside consultants and train crews. Fabricated by Curry Railroad Supply, a local vendor, it looks unlike anything else on U.S. rails with its pronounced numberboard/headlight housing and flat front with a centered cab door.

The first unit was finally released for service on November 15, 2010, carrying road number 6900. In March 2011, 6901 was released, followed by 6902 in June of that year. These three units gave NS mechanical personnel valuable feedback as the units toured the system, enduring “real life” testing.

In March 2012, the fourth SD60E emerged from Juniata as one of the 12 units initially funded for the program. But the pace of the remanufacturing process picked up as initial teething problems were addressed. The units soon met the carrier’s expectations and began entering revenue service on a regular basis.