Walthers 920-48065 HO Seaboard System SD45 Diesel Locomotive #8919 – Standard DC – Your Source for Gaming Essentials* Trains

Description

This is Walthers 48065 Proto SD45 STD SBD #8919. WalthersProto EMD SD45, standard DC. Seaboard System #8919 (gray, yellow, red, white). By 1964, six-axle diesels were rapidly evolving from low speed luggers to fast freight engines. EMD continuously updated its Special Duty (SD) series with new models, and celebrated New Years Day 1966 by unveiling six locos powered by variations of its new 645 prime mover. At the top was the SD45, with an enormous 20-cylinder power plant cranking out 3600 horsepower. Timing couldn’t have been better as American railroads experienced a surge in traffic and were ready to modernize their fleets. The SD45 proved popular for all types of assignments, and 1,260 were built through late 1971, when it was replaced by the SD45-2. Retirements began in earnest in the 1980s, but many were rebuilt and eventually sold to regional railroads. As of 2011, a few are still in use, and several are preserved in museums.

Its key features are:
Limited edition – One time run of these roadnumbers!
Roadname-specific detailing
14:1 helical gears for smooth, quiet performance
5-pole skew-wound high-torque high-efficiency can motor
Machined-brass flywheels
Low speed under 3 scale MPH
Now with Soundtraxx Tsunami Sound for DCC or DC layouts
Standard DC versions also available
LED constant & directional headlights
Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers

Detailed to match units in service from 1985 to 1987 with:
Plated over cab-mounted headlights
Nose-mounted headlights
Long blower sill duct
No footboards on pilots
Modern style coupler cut lever
5-chime horn
Firecrackerantenna
No external hand brake
Air filter box
Late Flexicoil trucks with two high, inside mounted brake cylinders

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Walthers
Model Number: 920-48065
Road Name: Seaboard System (SBD)
MSRP: $199.98

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11978967.

Trainz Product Id: 11978967