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EMD F45u (DC): Santa Fe #5956 | Athearn Genesis

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HO Scale - SF #5956 EMD F45u (DC)

Product Code: ATHG18269

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This DCC-ready model features Quick Plug™ plug-and-plug technology with both 21-pin NEM connector

Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
all-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
all-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
bidirectional LED lighting
body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
18" minimum radius
22" recommended radius

fully assembled and factory finished
#5918: "un-rebuilt" unit with earlier road number series, Leslie RS3L horn on low-clearance bracket, Sinclair antenna mounted directly on dust bin, Prime Stratolite beacon mounted directly to cab on blue base (Era late 1970s+)
#5956: "rebuilt" number series, Nathan K3LA horn on tall bracket, Sinclair antenna mounted on ground plane, Prime Stratolite beacon mounted on bracket (Era mid 1980s+)
#5973: "rebuilt" number series, Leslie RS3L horn on bracket, large and small Sinclair antennas mounted on ground planes, removed Prime Stratolite beacon-platform remains, MU hose holders (Era 1990s+)
#5977: "rebuilt" number series, Leslie RS3L horn on bracket, large and small Sinclair antennas mounted on ground planes, no beacon, alternate number board font, MU hose holders (Era 1990s+)