{"title":"ScaleTrains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"ScaleTrains HO and N Scale\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/7023\/4136\/files\/scaletrains.png?v=1781549017\" class=\"remove\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScaleTrains has quickly become a standout in the industry by focusing on extreme prototype accuracy and modern design standards. They are best known for their tiered product lines—ranging from the more budget-friendly \"Operator\" series to the ultra-detailed \"Museum Quality\" flagship models—which cater to every type of hobbyist. Their models are packed with high-end features like crisp, clear lettering, prototypical paint schemes, and smooth-running drivetrains that make them feel like miniature versions of the real thing right out of the box. If you’re looking for the latest in cutting-edge, highly realistic North American locomotives and rolling stock, ScaleTrains is a top-tier choice. InterCity Trains is proud to be a ScaleTrains dealer and carries or can pre-order all the latest releases and is ready to help you find the perfect addition to your roster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rivet-counter-ho-scale-thrall-48-2-hood-coil-steel-car-bnsf-mismatched-hoods-534103","title":"ScaleTrains 38505 Rivet Counter HO Scale Thrall 48' 2-Hood Coil Steel Car, BNSF\/Mismatched Hoods \/ 534103 \/","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the 1960s, the Ford Motor Company, collaborating with two Detroit-area railroads, created the modern coil steel car design. Over the years, several freight car manufacturers built similar cars, including Thrall Car Manufacturing which constructed these 48-foot, twin hood cars in the 1980s and 1990s. The first Thrall cars had a 100-ton capacity, but later versions were built to a 125-ton capacity. Wearing the protective hoods, the car can carry coils up to 7 feet in diameter. They can carry coils up to 10 feet with the hoods removed. The flat-top hoods from the first designs have been replaced with a rounded top design that is both easier to manufacture and is stronger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe all-new Rivet Counter™ HO Scale Thrall Manufacturing 48’  2-Hood Coil Steel Car is the definitive model of this unique freight car. True to the prototype, the car features railroad, road number, and era-specific™ features like 5 unique hood versions; as-delivered or contemporary paint schemes; 4 positionable load dividers; 4 large unwrapped coil steel loads with metal weight inside each; a finely detailed body with dual trough design and center divider; plus 16 walkway side supports and simulated wood trough interior. Depending on the type of steel you’re hauling, the car can be used without hoods as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScaleTrains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47440702701848,"sku":"IC-SCTR-SXT38505","price":74.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/7023\/4136\/files\/scaletrains-38505-rivet-counter-ho-scale-thrall-48-2-hood-coil-steel-car-bnsf-mismatched-hoods-534103-freight-cars-696.jpg?v=1776873093"},{"product_id":"scaletrains-sxt38617-rivet-counter-n-scale-sd40-2-up-union-pacific-fast-forty-8099-dcc-sound","title":"ScaleTrains SXT38617 Rivet Counter N Scale SD40-2 UP Union Pacific 'Fast Forty' #8099 DCC\/Sound","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rivet Counter series SD40-2 is the definitive N Scale model of EMD’s best-selling diesel locomotive. Our model combines smooth operating performance with unparalleled railroad, road number, and era specific™ details. Even though the first SD40-2s were first built nearly half a century ago, many continue to operate in revenue service today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BC89\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number Specific ScaleTrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BC92\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BC9C\"\u003eAll-new model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BCA5\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BCAE\"\u003eEra: As delivered, series 8077-8099, built 1979 Phase IId2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BCB7\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BCBF\"\u003eRoad numbers 8077, 8080, 8094 and 8099 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BCC8\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan 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data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BEE9\"\u003eRecommended radius: 11”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BEF2\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BEFB\"\u003eDCC \u0026amp; sound equipped locomotives also feature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF04\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF0C\"\u003eESU LokSound 5 DCC \u0026amp; Sound decoder with “Full Throttle”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF15\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF1E\"\u003eOne (1) cube-type speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF27\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF2F\"\u003eEMD 16 Cylinder 645E3 prime mover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF38\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF41\"\u003eOperates on both DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF4A\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF52\"\u003eDC\/DCC \u0026amp; sound ready locomotives also feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF5B\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF64\"\u003eOperates on DC layouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF6D\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF75\"\u003eDCC ready with E24 connector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"SMV2I8W\"\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF7E\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Lighting features operate when using an ESU decoder with appropriate programming while operating using DCC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE95BF7E\"\u003eIn January 1972, Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors would build the first production models of a locomotive design that would prove to be legendary: the SD40-2. The flagship of the “Dash-2” series of 1972, the SD40-2 would build upon the lessons learned from its predecessor, the SD40. While the sixteen-cylinder 645E3 turbocharged prime mover remained the same from its SD40 cousin, the SD40-2 boasted a modular, solid-state electrical system, which featured removable “cards” in place of troublesome relays in its high-voltage cabinet, greatly simplifying electrical troubleshooting and repairs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExternally, the biggest change was the use of the new HT-C three-axle truck in place of the Flexi-coil C of the SD40. The new truck promised greater adhesion, and was longer than the Flexi-coil C, necessitating an increase of the length of the SD40-2s frame to an overall length of 68’, 10” over the couplers. This also had the effect of giving the SD40-2 its characteristic long walkway “porches” at each end. Other small external improvements, such as longer battery box compartments, rear overhang on the cab roof, and drip rail over the front cab door, added to the list of external differences between it and the SD40.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomestic production of the SD40-2 continued until July 1984 making it one of EMD’s most popular locomotives of all time. Many remain in service today, both with original owners as well as secondhand operators. Within the last five years, Norfolk Southern and CSX have rebuilt hundreds of SD40-2s to extend their operating life. This will ensure this venerable locomotive’s presence on U.S. rails for decades to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScaleTrains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48624138223896,"sku":"IC-SCTR-SXT38617","price":342.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/7023\/4136\/files\/scaletrains-sxt38617-rivet-counter-n-scale-sd40-2-up-union-pacific-fast-forty-8099-dcc-sound-locomotives-160.jpg?v=1776902994"},{"product_id":"scale-trains-sxt39671-ho-rivet-counter-ge-ac4400cw-cefx-1037-dcc-sound","title":"Scale Trains SXT39671 HO Rivet Counter GE AC4400CW CEFX 1037 DCC Sound","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRivet Counter™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series AC4400CW is the definitive HO Scale model of GE’s revolutionary six-axle alternating current traction locomotive. Our model combines smooth operating performance with unparalleled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erailroad, road number, and era specific™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e details along with industry-leading LED lighting features. Aside from wreck victims, nearly all prototype AC4400s are still in revenue freight service. And with burgeoning rebuild programs, this powerhouse locomotive class will likely be in service for many years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number Specific ScaleTrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew roadname\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 2004 to present \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries 1026 to 1059; built 9-11\/2004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully-assembled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple road numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo truck ground lights (prototype not equipped)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating LED-illuminated front deck-mounted ditch lights**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating LED-illuminated front, rear, and side walkway lights*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted low-mount cab number boards with separately controlled backlit LED-illumination*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall snowplow with open doors and two (2) grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-scale coupler buffer equipped with durable metal semi-scale Type E lower-shelf knuckle couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-step stepwells with see-through steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway with front anticlimber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGE “nub” pattern walkway tread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow profile end handrails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront nose headlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose door with window and vertical grab iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-piece nose top grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery cabinet access door without latch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGE safety cab with three (3) side windows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight side cab under floor access doors: dual large louver panels per door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft side cab under floor access doors: bolted panel forward of the HVAC unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCab interior with detailed back wall and front dash, high-back seats, conductor’s workstation, and engineer’s desktop controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn-cab grade crossing camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTinted cab side windows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium mirror mounted in front of sliding cab side windows on both sides; 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sound equipped locomotives also feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESU-LokSound 5 DCC and Sound decoder with “Full Throttle” Functions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo (2) cube-type speakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate FDL-16 prime mover and auxiliary sounds, horn, bell, and more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESU-designed PowerPack with two (2) super capacitors***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperates on both DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDCC \u0026amp; sound ready locomotives also feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperate on DC layouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDCC ready with 21-pin connector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Lighting features operate when using an ESU decoder with appropriate programming while operating using DCC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** In DC operation, both front ditch lights illuminate; rear ditch lights (if equipped) do not illuminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*** Compatible with appropriately programmed ESU decoders while operating using DCC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the history of rail transportation, there have been innovations that revolutionized the industry. From Andrew Beard’s patented designs in the late 1800s that resulted in the automatic couplers that are still used today, to the adoption of diesel technology for locomotive propulsion, these seemingly small developments would lead to massive changes in the industry. The adoption of AC traction in the 1990s could arguably be seen as another giant leap forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early 1900s, diesel-electric locomotives began to appear, initially in the form of “boxcab” design switchers built by the team of ALCO, GE, and Ingersoll-Rand (“ALGEIR”) in 1925. This new propulsion design proved promising. At its most basic definition, a diesel prime mover spins a generator that produces electricity which powers electric traction motors on the axles. Diesel-electric locomotives did not need the extensive and expensive infrastructure required for electric or steam locomotives. Maintenance was also far less intensive and expensive compared to the steam locomotives that ruled the rails of the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the late 1930s, the writing was on the wall for steam locomotives. By the end of World War II, railroads in the U.S. started to “dieselize” en masse. Constrained by the production needs for defense materiel during the war, many of the longtime steam locomotive builders began to develop diesel-electric designs after peace was declared. The upstart Electro-Motive Division (EMD, by then a division of General Motors) turned heads shortly before the U.S. entered the war with its groundbreaking FT diesel-electric locomotive. Heavy industrial manufacturer General Electric (GE) continued to be involved with railroading, but mostly in a support role, providing electrical components such as traction motors to various builders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the 1940s and 1950s, EMD would emerge as the number one builder of diesel locomotives with its successful line of E and F-units, along with GP and SD-series units, which were built by the thousands for railroads all over the country. In 1960, GE was to challenge EMDs dominance with their “Universal” series of locomotives, starting with the U25B. While EMDs continued to outsell these early GE efforts for the next three decades, GE steadily improved their product and increased their market share. In the 1980s, EMD stumbled with quality control issues, most notably with the 50-series. This opened the door for GE going into the 1990s, and they would become the leading locomotive builder in the U.S. thanks to their DASH 8 and DASH 9 series of units. Their next step in locomotive evolution was waiting in the wings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEMD and GE would soon square off in the development of Alternating-Current, or A.C., traction for locomotives. Prior production models from both builders utilized Direct-Current (D.C.) traction motors for propulsion, as was done since the very first diesel-electric locomotives were produced. A.C. traction motors demonstrated significant advantages over their D.C. counterparts by allowing for much greater continuous tractive effort, as well as reduced maintenance. They were also much more resilient than D.C. motors, and were able to endure much higher short-time ratings (the ability of the traction motors to withstand high amperage at low speeds for a set period of time without incurring damage), giving them extraordinary lugging ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA.C. units showed their ability to replace their D.C. predecessors on a 3-to-5 basis, being able to walk away with heavy trains from a dead stop on an upgrade, in scenarios that were nearly impossible with an equivalent number of D.C. units. This wizardry required substantial changes to the locomotive’s electrical system, including a system of electrical inverters to “refine” the current being fed to the traction motors and an extensive microprocessor control system to manage it all. While these changes increased per-unit cost, most railroads found the benefits to be more than worth the expense. With that, EMD would introduce the SD70MAC, and GE the AC4400CW. The AC4400CW was based upon GE’s highly successful Dash 9-44CW design, and would become one of the hottest selling locomotives of the 1990s and beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial AC4400CW customers utilized their units in applications best suited for their tremendous lugging ability. Based upon their satisfaction with the DASH 9 fleet and their desire for reliable power to move Powder River Basin coal, the Chicago \u0026amp; North Western (C\u0026amp;NW) was one of the first to purchase the newest A.C. power. Sets of AC4400s, painted in the attractive “Lightning Stripe” variation of their classic green and yellow paint scheme, could be seen all over the Powder River Basin moving seemingly endless strings of coal hoppers or gondolas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCSX Transportation (CSXT) was another early customer and ordered a sizable fleet of ACs for service in the Appalachian coal fields. Delivered in the attractive yellow, blue, and gray “YN2” scheme, the new units quickly became crew favorites. The new AC4400CWs handily outperformed older locomotive models in their daunting assignment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern giant Southern Pacific (SP) stunned the industry with a massive order of 278 units. All were delivered in their longtime gray and scarlet, but with the Rio Grande Industries inspired “Speed Lettering” on their flanks. While SP struggled financially throughout the 1980s, by the 1990s they were seemingly on the rebound, ordering large numbers of high-horsepower, 4-axle units over the previous years, for use on high-speed, high-priority intermodal traffic. However, SP’s 6-axle heavy-haul fleet had languished over the years, and the ACs were a much-needed shot in the arm. A.C. power allowed SP to handle growing amounts of bulk traffic (coal, minerals, crude oil, and grain) across the system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnticed by the promises of improved train handling and reduced maintenance costs, more and more railroads took notice and joined the A.C. revolution. Eventually, as operating practices evolved, ACs would find themselves in services beyond the heavy-tonnage applications they were originally envisioned for. As piggyback traffic dwindled and heavier double-stack container trains became more prevalent, AC4400s started finding their way onto those trains, where again their performance characteristics proved their value. As older power was retired or cascaded down into more secondary duties, ACs were finding themselves on just about every service on the railroad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the time domestic AC4400 production ended in 2004, nearly every Class 1 railroad had ordered examples of AC4400s except for Norfolk Southern (NS). Ever the holdout, NS avoided safety cabs and AC-traction as long as possible. Instead, they would purchase standard-cab DASH 9s as well as large numbers of its safety-cab equipped version, the C40-9W. Into the 2000s however, NS would eventually acquire AC-traction locomotives, and were impressed with their performance. So much so, they would embark on a rebuilding and upgrading program for their older DASH 9 locomotives, dubbing them “AC44C6M” (AC traction, 4,400hp, C for six axles, the number 6 to signify the number of traction motors, and M for “Modified”). They would have their cabs replaced with the latest GE safety cab design, plus new electrical systems, and components upgraded to AC4400 standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years, railroads such as Canadian Pacific, CSX, and Union Pacific have embarked on rebuilding programs for their AC4400 fleets. These programs replace worn out or obsolete components, plus upgrading various systems to improve performance. While examples of the competing EMD product have not been as fortunate. In fact, some have already been retired and scrapped. Aside from wreck victims, nearly all AC4400s are still in service. 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\u003cli\u003eMotor with 5-pole skew wound armature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinting and lettering legible even under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDCC \u0026amp; sound equipped locomotives also feature:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eESU LokSound 5 DCC \u0026amp; Sound decoder with “Full Throttle” functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo (2) cube-type speakers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTurbocharged EMD 20 Cylinder 645E3 prime mover\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eESU designed “PowerPack” with two super 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Access to other colors and the ability to change colors is on accessible with an ESU DCC decoder installed and operating in DCC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*** “PowerPack” feature only compatible with ESU decoders operating on a DCC layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=UVOIQXP]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp\u003eEntering production in 1966, the SD45 was the “Big Block Chevy” of EMD’s “1966 Line” of locomotives. During the early 1960s, railroads were demanding more and more horsepower from locomotives to meet the demanding schedules of growing high-priority and intermodal (TOFC) traffic. Higher horsepower equates to faster acceleration and the ability to maintain faster speeds. American railroads wanted as much of both as they could get.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnion Pacific (UP), in particular, prodded builders to up the horsepower ante which resulted in several exotic locomotives in the 1950s and 1960s. This included the GE\/Alco Gas Turbine designs and various double-diesel designs such as the Alco C855, GE U50 and U50C, and EMD DD35 and DDA35.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile these UP locomotives delivered plenty of raw horsepower, they were big, unwieldy machines, which limited their operational territory. This also made them unattractive to interchange partner railroads as run-through or pool power. In addition, a failure of one prime mover or other critical system of a double-diesel would sideline the entire locomotive, effectively resulting in two locomotives out of service.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWestern giant Southern Pacific (SP) would also dabble with double-diesels by acquiring a handful of GE U50s and EMD DD35s. While these various locomotives delivered impressive performance, the size of the double diesels were still a liability plus reliability was questionable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSP would even go as far as across the Atlantic Ocean to satisfy their appetite for more horsepower, acquiring diesel-hydraulic drive locomotives from Bavarian manufacturer Krauss-Maffei. The precision-tuned Krauss-Maffei’s were not up to the rigors and deferred maintenance of American railroading so they had relatively brief careers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo meet the demand of greater horsepower from a more standardized package, EMD would go back to the drawing board in 1965 to develop a new prime mover. The previous prime mover series, the 567, used in models from F and E-units, to GP7s and GP35s, and everything in between had reached its developmental limits. EMD would increase the cylinder bore of the new prime mover, resulting in 645 cubic inches of displacement per cylinder … thus, the 645 was born.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs with the 567-series of prime movers, the 645 was built in several variations for different applications. 8 and 12-cylinder versions would power switchers and medium horsepower units, while a 16-cylinder, 3,000hp turbocharged version would power one of the flagships of the line, the SD40. To answer the call for even more horsepower, a 20-cylinder, 3,600hp turbocharged variant was developed. This variant, designated the 20-645E3, would be installed in a set of SD45 demonstrator units in late 1965. The SD45 would define the 1960s horsepower race.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressed in EMD white and metallic blue, the SD45 demonstrators made a striking appearance. Part of the new lineup of locomotives introduced in EMD’s 1966 catalog, the SD45 was the brute of the bunch. While keeping the basic family appearance of its stablemates, the SD45s featured distinctive outward-canted, or “flared” radiator intakes at the rear of the carbody that smoothly blending into the contour of the dynamic brake hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile the “SD40X” 645 prime mover testbeds of 1964 featured flared radiators as well, the SD45 was the first EMD to go into production with this feature. While it added to the brutish, broad-shouldered look of the SD45, this feature was a practical one. It allowed for deeper radiator cores to help cool the massive 20-cylinder prime mover. The demonstrator units would barnstorm across the country to help promote the new technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the beginning, the SD45 was a hit. When production commenced in 1966, nearly all major railroads of the era would purchase SD45s.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWestern carriers Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, and Union Pacific would acquire fleets of SD45s. They handled priority TOFC trains, coal drags, and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hill Railroads of the Pacific Northwest also bought SD45 including Great Northern (GN), Northern Pacific, and Frisco. In fact, GN’s first SD45, GN #400, would hold the distinction of being the very first production SD45 built. To celebrate the power and versatility of the latest EMD locomotive, GN #400 received the nickname “HUSTLE MUSCLE” on its long hood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEastern carriers purchased the SD45 as well. Pennsylvania Railroad acquired a sizable fleet, which lasted only a few years before being folded into Penn Central. Erie-Lackawanna was another notable customer because their SD45s were equipped with low-profile radiator and dynamic brake fans, exhausts, and horns to meet lowere overhead clearances on one of their routes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSD45s were prevalent in the Southeast as well. Seaboard Coast Line units lasted all the way through mergers into CSX. Norfolk Southern and Southern operated their SD45s long hood forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDespite their initial success, the SD45 had teething troubles. The massive 20-645 prime mover had a tendency to break crankshafts early on. EMD quickly re-engineered and implemented a running change. Leakage from the extra-deep radiator cores that gave the SD45 its distinctive appearance was an issue some railroads faced early on. Once again, EMD would quickly diagnose and correct the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the 1960s until production ended in 1971 with the introduction of the Dash-2 line and its successor, the SD45-2, the SD45 sold well. Burlington Northern (BN) 6567 holds the distinction of being the last SD45 ever built.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the nation entered the 1970s, there was a driving force that was to sour railroads on the SD45: fuel costs. Its high horsepower rating came at a price, with its 20-cylinder prime mover gulping fuel at a higher rate in comparison to other models like the SD40 and SD40-2. Several railroads felt the extra 600hp over models like the SD40 and SD40-2 did not justify the increased fuel costs. The OPEC oil embargo of 1973-74 didn’t help matters. Skyrocketing fuel costs made every drop of fuel precious so conservation and efficiency becoming paramount. Models like the SD40-2 were to shine, while on most roads, the SD45 came under greater scrutiny.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the 1970s wore into the 1980s, SD45s quickly started to fall out of favor. With fuel efficiency and reliability the watchwords of the day and newer models from EMD and GE being introduced, tired SD45s quickly filled dead lines across the country. Some were retired relatively young. For example, BN 6567, built in 1971, was retired in 1986, which is a relatively brief career for a locomotive. While some became trade-in fodder, others met their end at end of a cutting torch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecondhand sales gave a new lease on life to many SD45s. They found work on shortline and regional railroads like Susquehanna and Wisconsin Central where they became the backbones of their fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome original owners weren’t ready to give up on the SD45. Southern Pacific, for example, embarked on a capital rebuilding program in the early 1980s. Electrical cabinets were rebuilt and rewired to Dash-2 standards. New engine governors dropped the horsepower slightly to 3,200hp to help save fuel. Santa Fe also upgraded many members of their fleet as well, extending their useful service lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe secondhand locomotive market was extended the life of several SD45s as well. In the early 90s, SD45s were to find newfound popularity as “cores” for rebuilding projects. 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It’s the answer to the question of “What is one of the most important inventions of the modern age?” In the 21st Century, plastics play a crucial role in nearly everyone’s life and have many valuable uses ranging from containers for foods and beverages, as parts for household appliances, vehicles, model trains, and casings for electronics such as computers and cellphones. The list goes on and on. While not without its drawbacks – like slow degradation and serious environmental issues involving the proper disposal of plastics – their importance in everyday life cannot be overstated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe raw plastic that is used in industrial settings is typically produced from petrochemicals and made in a variety of grades and compositions to suit different applications. The raw plastic is typically shipped in the form of small granules or pellets. For producing most items, raw pellets are taken in by the end-user where they are heated until they are molten, have any necessary dyes or additives added for a desired final color and properties, and injected under extremely high pressure into molds for the final product. Like so many commodities, plastic pellets lend themselves well for rail transport, which has led to the development of numerous car designs over the years to handle this important commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe covered hopper car has proven to be the ideal design for carrying plastic pellets and is well-suited for their density and handling characteristics. While plastics cars in the early 1900s were typically conventional covered hoppers of the era, by the 1960s specialized car designs were developed. Compared to covered hoppers intended for grain products, plastic pellet cars were often physically larger – owing to the low density of the plastic pellets and the desire to utilize higher car tonnage ratings. Smaller, round loading hatches are also common, being easier to seal and keep out contaminants. Outlets are specialized as well, typically being pneumatic designs that allow hoses to be attached to the outlet and use a vacuum to draw the lightweight pellets out of the car bays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePullman-Standard was one of many legacy domestic car builders that would introduce a design intended to serve the plastics trade. Drawing heavily upon existing grain hopper designs in their catalog, Pullman-Standard introduced a 5820cf capacity car in late 1971. Designed with plastics products in mind, these exterior-post cars were imposing, featuring four bays, and a length of nearly 70 feet over the couplers. 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While the oldest 5820 cars have been withdrawn from interchange service by now, having reached their 40-year age limit, cars built after July 1st, 1974 are allowed 50 years of service, and up to 65 years if they meet “Increased Service Life” criteria. And like most car designs, the 5820s have exhibited changes over their service lives, mostly to their hatches and outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs-built, most were equipped with P-S \/ ITEL Corp. proprietary “Micro-Matic” pneumatic outlets and either “Mon-o-Wheel” or “Tri-Wheel” roof hatches. As these components wore out, they would often be replaced by aftermarket replacements, such as Salco-brand Kam-Op pneumatic outlets. 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Interestingly, they can also be seen staged at plastics logistics yards where huge blocks of loaded plastics hoppers are parked, with pellets bought and unloaded as needed onsite by the customer using tractor-pneumatic tank trailer rigs, essentially making the cars rolling warehouses. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new ScaleTrains™ Rivet Counter™ HO Scale series model of the Pullman-Standard 5820cf covered hopper represents many months of painstaking research and engineering work in order to capture the original design features of the prototype, as well as changes made to the cars late in their lives. All three production versions have been created, and various appliances that cover the cars from their first days until the present have been tooled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe models feature wireform grab irons on the end cages, etched stainless-steel running boards and crossover platforms, separately-applied shaker brackets, underbody plumbing, trainline hoses, two different styles of vents, three different styles of outlets, four different styles of roof hatches, and semi-scale coupler draft gear equipped with ScaleTrains all-metal Type E couplers (draft gear is compatible with Kadee whisker-type, or Sergent compatible-shank couplers). \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese cars come equipped with Barber S-2 100-ton trucks that feature separate brake beam detail, as well as two new styles of rotating bearing caps installed as appropriate: Timken, or Brenco 6-sided caps. 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The cars featured four bays and had a length of nearly 70 feet. The earliest versions featured a peaked roofline and 17 exterior posts per side. Later versions adopted the trademark P-S “clerestory” roofline that was also utilized on their landmark 4750cf grain hopper. While the oldest 5820 cars have been withdrawn from interchange service, many cars built after July 1st, 1974 remain in revenue service today. 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It’s the answer to the question of “What is one of the most important inventions of the modern age?” In the 21st Century, plastics play a crucial role in nearly everyone’s life and have many valuable uses ranging from containers for foods and beverages, as parts for household appliances, vehicles, model trains, and casings for electronics such as computers and cellphones. The list goes on and on. While not without its drawbacks – like slow degradation and serious environmental issues involving the proper disposal of plastics – their importance in everyday life cannot be overstated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe raw plastic that is used in industrial settings is typically produced from petrochemicals and made in a variety of grades and compositions to suit different applications. The raw plastic is typically shipped in the form of small granules or pellets. For producing most items, raw pellets are taken in by the end-user where they are heated until they are molten, have any necessary dyes or additives added for a desired final color and properties, and injected under extremely high pressure into molds for the final product. Like so many commodities, plastic pellets lend themselves well for rail transport, which has led to the development of numerous car designs over the years to handle this important commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe covered hopper car has proven to be the ideal design for carrying plastic pellets and is well-suited for their density and handling characteristics. While plastics cars in the early 1900s were typically conventional covered hoppers of the era, by the 1960s specialized car designs were developed. Compared to covered hoppers intended for grain products, plastic pellet cars were often physically larger – owing to the low density of the plastic pellets and the desire to utilize higher car tonnage ratings. Smaller, round loading hatches are also common, being easier to seal and keep out contaminants. Outlets are specialized as well, typically being pneumatic designs that allow hoses to be attached to the outlet and use a vacuum to draw the lightweight pellets out of the car bays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePullman-Standard was one of many legacy domestic car builders that would introduce a design intended to serve the plastics trade. Drawing heavily upon existing grain hopper designs in their catalog, Pullman-Standard introduced a 5820cf capacity car in late 1971. Designed with plastics products in mind, these exterior-post cars were imposing, featuring four bays, and a length of nearly 70 feet over the couplers. 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Salco also offers a popular line of replacement hatches for these cars, either plain or vented, which helps negate the need for personnel to climb onto the car running boards to open hatches for venting while unloading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperationally, they tended to congregate in petrochemical production regions waiting for loading (e.g., the Texas “Chemical Coast”), but were – and still are – seen traveling nationwide in singles or in blocks of cars heading to production facilities for items ranging from plastic milk jugs to fiberglass panels. 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All three production versions have been created, and various appliances that cover the cars from their first days until the present have been tooled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe models feature wireform grab irons on the end cages, etched stainless-steel running boards and crossover platforms, separately-applied shaker brackets, underbody plumbing, trainline hoses, two different styles of vents, three different styles of outlets, four different styles of roof hatches, and semi-scale coupler draft gear equipped with ScaleTrains all-metal Type E couplers (draft gear is compatible with Kadee whisker-type, or Sergent compatible-shank couplers). \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese cars come equipped with Barber S-2 100-ton trucks that feature separate brake beam detail, as well as two new styles of rotating bearing caps installed as appropriate: Timken, or Brenco 6-sided caps. 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It’s the answer to the question of “What is one of the most important inventions of the modern age?” In the 21st Century, plastics play a crucial role in nearly everyone’s life and have many valuable uses ranging from containers for foods and beverages, as parts for household appliances, vehicles, model trains, and casings for electronics such as computers and cellphones. The list goes on and on. While not without its drawbacks – like slow degradation and serious environmental issues involving the proper disposal of plastics – their importance in everyday life cannot be overstated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe raw plastic that is used in industrial settings is typically produced from petrochemicals and made in a variety of grades and compositions to suit different applications. The raw plastic is typically shipped in the form of small granules or pellets. For producing most items, raw pellets are taken in by the end-user where they are heated until they are molten, have any necessary dyes or additives added for a desired final color and properties, and injected under extremely high pressure into molds for the final product. Like so many commodities, plastic pellets lend themselves well for rail transport, which has led to the development of numerous car designs over the years to handle this important commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe covered hopper car has proven to be the ideal design for carrying plastic pellets and is well-suited for their density and handling characteristics. While plastics cars in the early 1900s were typically conventional covered hoppers of the era, by the 1960s specialized car designs were developed. Compared to covered hoppers intended for grain products, plastic pellet cars were often physically larger – owing to the low density of the plastic pellets and the desire to utilize higher car tonnage ratings. Smaller, round loading hatches are also common, being easier to seal and keep out contaminants. Outlets are specialized as well, typically being pneumatic designs that allow hoses to be attached to the outlet and use a vacuum to draw the lightweight pellets out of the car bays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePullman-Standard was one of many legacy domestic car builders that would introduce a design intended to serve the plastics trade. Drawing heavily upon existing grain hopper designs in their catalog, Pullman-Standard introduced a 5820cf capacity car in late 1971. Designed with plastics products in mind, these exterior-post cars were imposing, featuring four bays, and a length of nearly 70 feet over the couplers. The earliest versions featured a peaked roofline and 17 exterior posts per side.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLater versions adopted the trademark P-S “clerestory” roofline that was also utilized on their landmark 4750cf grain hopper, as well as a revised side panel construction utilizing 19 posts. Initially, the posts featured a small triangular notch at the bottom before switching back to a solid-bottom design. Also reflecting a family appearance with other designs in the P-S catalog, such as the 4785cf covered hopper, all of the 5820cf cars featured vertical structural shear plates on the end sills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe P-S 5820cf covered hopper proved to be a popular design, with a large number built for a number of private owners, as well as Pullman-Standard’s lease fleet, between 1971 and 1982. While the oldest 5820 cars have been withdrawn from interchange service by now, having reached their 40-year age limit, cars built after July 1st, 1974 are allowed 50 years of service, and up to 65 years if they meet “Increased Service Life” criteria. And like most car designs, the 5820s have exhibited changes over their service lives, mostly to their hatches and outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs-built, most were equipped with P-S \/ ITEL Corp. proprietary “Micro-Matic” pneumatic outlets and either “Mon-o-Wheel” or “Tri-Wheel” roof hatches. As these components wore out, they would often be replaced by aftermarket replacements, such as Salco-brand Kam-Op pneumatic outlets. Salco also offers a popular line of replacement hatches for these cars, either plain or vented, which helps negate the need for personnel to climb onto the car running boards to open hatches for venting while unloading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperationally, they tended to congregate in petrochemical production regions waiting for loading (e.g., the Texas “Chemical Coast”), but were – and still are – seen traveling nationwide in singles or in blocks of cars heading to production facilities for items ranging from plastic milk jugs to fiberglass panels. Interestingly, they can also be seen staged at plastics logistics yards where huge blocks of loaded plastics hoppers are parked, with pellets bought and unloaded as needed onsite by the customer using tractor-pneumatic tank trailer rigs, essentially making the cars rolling warehouses. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new ScaleTrains™ Rivet Counter™ HO Scale series model of the Pullman-Standard 5820cf covered hopper represents many months of painstaking research and engineering work in order to capture the original design features of the prototype, as well as changes made to the cars late in their lives. All three production versions have been created, and various appliances that cover the cars from their first days until the present have been tooled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe models feature wireform grab irons on the end cages, etched stainless-steel running boards and crossover platforms, separately-applied shaker brackets, underbody plumbing, trainline hoses, two different styles of vents, three different styles of outlets, four different styles of roof hatches, and semi-scale coupler draft gear equipped with ScaleTrains all-metal Type E couplers (draft gear is compatible with Kadee whisker-type, or Sergent compatible-shank couplers). \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese cars come equipped with Barber S-2 100-ton trucks that feature separate brake beam detail, as well as two new styles of rotating bearing caps installed as appropriate: Timken, or Brenco 6-sided caps. 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The cars featured four bays and had a length of nearly 70 feet. The earliest versions featured a peaked roofline and 17 exterior posts per side. Later versions adopted the trademark P-S “clerestory” roofline that was also utilized on their landmark 4750cf grain hopper. While the oldest 5820 cars have been withdrawn from interchange service, many cars built after July 1st, 1974 remain in revenue service today. 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It’s the answer to the question of “What is one of the most important inventions of the modern age?” In the 21st Century, plastics play a crucial role in nearly everyone’s life and have many valuable uses ranging from containers for foods and beverages, as parts for household appliances, vehicles, model trains, and casings for electronics such as computers and cellphones. The list goes on and on. While not without its drawbacks – like slow degradation and serious environmental issues involving the proper disposal of plastics – their importance in everyday life cannot be overstated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe raw plastic that is used in industrial settings is typically produced from petrochemicals and made in a variety of grades and compositions to suit different applications. The raw plastic is typically shipped in the form of small granules or pellets. For producing most items, raw pellets are taken in by the end-user where they are heated until they are molten, have any necessary dyes or additives added for a desired final color and properties, and injected under extremely high pressure into molds for the final product. Like so many commodities, plastic pellets lend themselves well for rail transport, which has led to the development of numerous car designs over the years to handle this important commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe covered hopper car has proven to be the ideal design for carrying plastic pellets and is well-suited for their density and handling characteristics. While plastics cars in the early 1900s were typically conventional covered hoppers of the era, by the 1960s specialized car designs were developed. Compared to covered hoppers intended for grain products, plastic pellet cars were often physically larger – owing to the low density of the plastic pellets and the desire to utilize higher car tonnage ratings. Smaller, round loading hatches are also common, being easier to seal and keep out contaminants. Outlets are specialized as well, typically being pneumatic designs that allow hoses to be attached to the outlet and use a vacuum to draw the lightweight pellets out of the car bays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePullman-Standard was one of many legacy domestic car builders that would introduce a design intended to serve the plastics trade. Drawing heavily upon existing grain hopper designs in their catalog, Pullman-Standard introduced a 5820cf capacity car in late 1971. Designed with plastics products in mind, these exterior-post cars were imposing, featuring four bays, and a length of nearly 70 feet over the couplers. The earliest versions featured a peaked roofline and 17 exterior posts per side.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLater versions adopted the trademark P-S “clerestory” roofline that was also utilized on their landmark 4750cf grain hopper, as well as a revised side panel construction utilizing 19 posts. Initially, the posts featured a small triangular notch at the bottom before switching back to a solid-bottom design. Also reflecting a family appearance with other designs in the P-S catalog, such as the 4785cf covered hopper, all of the 5820cf cars featured vertical structural shear plates on the end sills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe P-S 5820cf covered hopper proved to be a popular design, with a large number built for a number of private owners, as well as Pullman-Standard’s lease fleet, between 1971 and 1982. While the oldest 5820 cars have been withdrawn from interchange service by now, having reached their 40-year age limit, cars built after July 1st, 1974 are allowed 50 years of service, and up to 65 years if they meet “Increased Service Life” criteria. And like most car designs, the 5820s have exhibited changes over their service lives, mostly to their hatches and outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs-built, most were equipped with P-S \/ ITEL Corp. proprietary “Micro-Matic” pneumatic outlets and either “Mon-o-Wheel” or “Tri-Wheel” roof hatches. As these components wore out, they would often be replaced by aftermarket replacements, such as Salco-brand Kam-Op pneumatic outlets. 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Interestingly, they can also be seen staged at plastics logistics yards where huge blocks of loaded plastics hoppers are parked, with pellets bought and unloaded as needed onsite by the customer using tractor-pneumatic tank trailer rigs, essentially making the cars rolling warehouses. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new ScaleTrains™ Rivet Counter™ HO Scale series model of the Pullman-Standard 5820cf covered hopper represents many months of painstaking research and engineering work in order to capture the original design features of the prototype, as well as changes made to the cars late in their lives. All three production versions have been created, and various appliances that cover the cars from their first days until the present have been tooled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe models feature wireform grab irons on the end cages, etched stainless-steel running boards and crossover platforms, separately-applied shaker brackets, underbody plumbing, trainline hoses, two different styles of vents, three different styles of outlets, four different styles of roof hatches, and semi-scale coupler draft gear equipped with ScaleTrains all-metal Type E couplers (draft gear is compatible with Kadee whisker-type, or Sergent compatible-shank couplers). \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese cars come equipped with Barber S-2 100-ton trucks that feature separate brake beam detail, as well as two new styles of rotating bearing caps installed as appropriate: Timken, or Brenco 6-sided caps. 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It’s the answer to the question of “What is one of the most important inventions of the modern age?” In the 21st Century, plastics play a crucial role in nearly everyone’s life and have many valuable uses ranging from containers for foods and beverages, as parts for household appliances, vehicles, model trains, and casings for electronics such as computers and cellphones. The list goes on and on. While not without its drawbacks – like slow degradation and serious environmental issues involving the proper disposal of plastics – their importance in everyday life cannot be overstated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe raw plastic that is used in industrial settings is typically produced from petrochemicals and made in a variety of grades and compositions to suit different applications. The raw plastic is typically shipped in the form of small granules or pellets. For producing most items, raw pellets are taken in by the end-user where they are heated until they are molten, have any necessary dyes or additives added for a desired final color and properties, and injected under extremely high pressure into molds for the final product. Like so many commodities, plastic pellets lend themselves well for rail transport, which has led to the development of numerous car designs over the years to handle this important commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe covered hopper car has proven to be the ideal design for carrying plastic pellets and is well-suited for their density and handling characteristics. While plastics cars in the early 1900s were typically conventional covered hoppers of the era, by the 1960s specialized car designs were developed. Compared to covered hoppers intended for grain products, plastic pellet cars were often physically larger – owing to the low density of the plastic pellets and the desire to utilize higher car tonnage ratings. Smaller, round loading hatches are also common, being easier to seal and keep out contaminants. Outlets are specialized as well, typically being pneumatic designs that allow hoses to be attached to the outlet and use a vacuum to draw the lightweight pellets out of the car bays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePullman-Standard was one of many legacy domestic car builders that would introduce a design intended to serve the plastics trade. Drawing heavily upon existing grain hopper designs in their catalog, Pullman-Standard introduced a 5820cf capacity car in late 1971. Designed with plastics products in mind, these exterior-post cars were imposing, featuring four bays, and a length of nearly 70 feet over the couplers. 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For producing most items, raw pellets are taken in by the end-user where they are heated until they are molten, have any necessary dyes or additives added for a desired final color and properties, and injected under extremely high pressure into molds for the final product. Like so many commodities, plastic pellets lend themselves well for rail transport, which has led to the development of numerous car designs over the years to handle this important commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe covered hopper car has proven to be the ideal design for carrying plastic pellets and is well-suited for their density and handling characteristics. While plastics cars in the early 1900s were typically conventional covered hoppers of the era, by the 1960s specialized car designs were developed. Compared to covered hoppers intended for grain products, plastic pellet cars were often physically larger – owing to the low density of the plastic pellets and the desire to utilize higher car tonnage ratings. Smaller, round loading hatches are also common, being easier to seal and keep out contaminants. Outlets are specialized as well, typically being pneumatic designs that allow hoses to be attached to the outlet and use a vacuum to draw the lightweight pellets out of the car bays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePullman-Standard was one of many legacy domestic car builders that would introduce a design intended to serve the plastics trade. Drawing heavily upon existing grain hopper designs in their catalog, Pullman-Standard introduced a 5820cf capacity car in late 1971. Designed with plastics products in mind, these exterior-post cars were imposing, featuring four bays, and a length of nearly 70 feet over the couplers. 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It’s the answer to the question of “What is one of the most important inventions of the modern age?” In the 21st Century, plastics play a crucial role in nearly everyone’s life and have many valuable uses ranging from containers for foods and beverages, as parts for household appliances, vehicles, model trains, and casings for electronics such as computers and cellphones. The list goes on and on. While not without its drawbacks – like slow degradation and serious environmental issues involving the proper disposal of plastics – their importance in everyday life cannot be overstated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe raw plastic that is used in industrial settings is typically produced from petrochemicals and made in a variety of grades and compositions to suit different applications. The raw plastic is typically shipped in the form of small granules or pellets. For producing most items, raw pellets are taken in by the end-user where they are heated until they are molten, have any necessary dyes or additives added for a desired final color and properties, and injected under extremely high pressure into molds for the final product. Like so many commodities, plastic pellets lend themselves well for rail transport, which has led to the development of numerous car designs over the years to handle this important commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe covered hopper car has proven to be the ideal design for carrying plastic pellets and is well-suited for their density and handling characteristics. While plastics cars in the early 1900s were typically conventional covered hoppers of the era, by the 1960s specialized car designs were developed. Compared to covered hoppers intended for grain products, plastic pellet cars were often physically larger – owing to the low density of the plastic pellets and the desire to utilize higher car tonnage ratings. Smaller, round loading hatches are also common, being easier to seal and keep out contaminants. Outlets are specialized as well, typically being pneumatic designs that allow hoses to be attached to the outlet and use a vacuum to draw the lightweight pellets out of the car bays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePullman-Standard was one of many legacy domestic car builders that would introduce a design intended to serve the plastics trade. Drawing heavily upon existing grain hopper designs in their catalog, Pullman-Standard introduced a 5820cf capacity car in late 1971. Designed with plastics products in mind, these exterior-post cars were imposing, featuring four bays, and a length of nearly 70 feet over the couplers. 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It’s the answer to the question of “What is one of the most important inventions of the modern age?” In the 21st Century, plastics play a crucial role in nearly everyone’s life and have many valuable uses ranging from containers for foods and beverages, as parts for household appliances, vehicles, model trains, and casings for electronics such as computers and cellphones. The list goes on and on. While not without its drawbacks – like slow degradation and serious environmental issues involving the proper disposal of plastics – their importance in everyday life cannot be overstated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe raw plastic that is used in industrial settings is typically produced from petrochemicals and made in a variety of grades and compositions to suit different applications. The raw plastic is typically shipped in the form of small granules or pellets. For producing most items, raw pellets are taken in by the end-user where they are heated until they are molten, have any necessary dyes or additives added for a desired final color and properties, and injected under extremely high pressure into molds for the final product. Like so many commodities, plastic pellets lend themselves well for rail transport, which has led to the development of numerous car designs over the years to handle this important commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe covered hopper car has proven to be the ideal design for carrying plastic pellets and is well-suited for their density and handling characteristics. While plastics cars in the early 1900s were typically conventional covered hoppers of the era, by the 1960s specialized car designs were developed. Compared to covered hoppers intended for grain products, plastic pellet cars were often physically larger – owing to the low density of the plastic pellets and the desire to utilize higher car tonnage ratings. Smaller, round loading hatches are also common, being easier to seal and keep out contaminants. Outlets are specialized as well, typically being pneumatic designs that allow hoses to be attached to the outlet and use a vacuum to draw the lightweight pellets out of the car bays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePullman-Standard was one of many legacy domestic car builders that would introduce a design intended to serve the plastics trade. Drawing heavily upon existing grain hopper designs in their catalog, Pullman-Standard introduced a 5820cf capacity car in late 1971. Designed with plastics products in mind, these exterior-post cars were imposing, featuring four bays, and a length of nearly 70 feet over the couplers. The earliest versions featured a peaked roofline and 17 exterior posts per side.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLater versions adopted the trademark P-S “clerestory” roofline that was also utilized on their landmark 4750cf grain hopper, as well as a revised side panel construction utilizing 19 posts. Initially, the posts featured a small triangular notch at the bottom before switching back to a solid-bottom design. Also reflecting a family appearance with other designs in the P-S catalog, such as the 4785cf covered hopper, all of the 5820cf cars featured vertical structural shear plates on the end sills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe P-S 5820cf covered hopper proved to be a popular design, with a large number built for a number of private owners, as well as Pullman-Standard’s lease fleet, between 1971 and 1982. While the oldest 5820 cars have been withdrawn from interchange service by now, having reached their 40-year age limit, cars built after July 1st, 1974 are allowed 50 years of service, and up to 65 years if they meet “Increased Service Life” criteria. And like most car designs, the 5820s have exhibited changes over their service lives, mostly to their hatches and outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs-built, most were equipped with P-S \/ ITEL Corp. proprietary “Micro-Matic” pneumatic outlets and either “Mon-o-Wheel” or “Tri-Wheel” roof hatches. As these components wore out, they would often be replaced by aftermarket replacements, such as Salco-brand Kam-Op pneumatic outlets. 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Our model combines smooth operating performance with unparalleled railroad, road number, and era-specific™ details and industry-leading LED lighting features. Aside from wreck victims, nearly all prototype AC4400s are still in revenue freight service. 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digital fuel gauges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFuel tank mounted steel bell\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate air tanks with lower mounting brackets, connector pipe, and connector pipe cover\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarly square handbrake chain bracket\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpare coupler knuckle holders on rear pilot face\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMotor with 5-pole skew wound armature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinting and lettering legible under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 55 and 80 rail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum Radius: 9 ¾”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommended Radius: 11”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e DCC \u0026amp; sound equipped locomotives also feature:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eESU-LokSound 5 Nano DCC \u0026amp; 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From Andrew Beard’s patented designs in the late 1800s that resulted in the automatic couplers that are still used today, to the adoption of diesel technology for locomotive propulsion, these seemingly small developments would lead to massive changes in the industry. The adoption of AC traction in the 1990s could arguably be seen as another giant leap forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the early 1900s, diesel-electric locomotives began to appear, initially in the form of “boxcab” design switchers built by the team of ALCO, GE, and Ingersoll-Rand (“ALGEIR”) in 1925. This new propulsion design proved promising. At its most basic definition, a diesel prime mover spins a generator that produces electricity which powers electric traction motors on the axles. Diesel-electric locomotives did not need the extensive and expensive infrastructure of electric or steam locomotives. Maintenance was also far less intensive and expensive compared to the steam locomotives that ruled the rails of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the late 1930s, the writing was on the wall for steam locomotives. By the end of World War II, railroads in the U.S. started to “dieselize” en masse. Constrained by the production needs for defense materials during the war, many of the longtime steam locomotive builders began to develop diesel-electric designs after peace was declared. The upstart Electro-Motive Division (EMD, by then a division of General Motors) turned heads shortly before the U.S. entered the war with its groundbreaking FT diesel-electric locomotive. Heavy industrial manufacturer General Electric (GE) continued to be involved with railroading, but mostly in a support role, providing electrical components such as traction motors to various builders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the 1940s and 1950s, EMD would emerge as the number one builder of diesel locomotives with its successful line of E and F-units, along with GP and SD-series units, which were built by the thousands for railroads all over the country. In 1960, GE was to challenge EMD's dominance with their “Universal” series of locomotives, starting with the U25B. While EMDs continued to outsell these early GE efforts for the next three decades, GE steadily improved its product and increased its market share. In the 1980s, EMD stumbled with quality control issues, most notably with the 50-series. This opened the door for GE going into the 1990s, and they would become the leading locomotive builder in the U.S. thanks to their DASH 8 and DASH 9 series of units. Their next step in locomotive evolution was waiting in the wings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEMD and GE would soon square off in developing Alternating-Current, or A.C., traction for locomotives. Prior production models from both builders utilized Direct-Current (D.C.) traction motors for propulsion, as was done since the very first diesel-electric locomotives were produced. A.C. traction motors demonstrated significant advantages over their D.C. counterparts by allowing for much greater continuous tractive effort and reduced maintenance. They were also much more resilient than D.C. motors. They were able to endure much higher short-time ratings (the ability of the traction motors to withstand high amperage at low speeds for a set time without incurring damage), giving them extraordinary lugging ability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.C. units showed their ability to replace their D.C. predecessors on a 3-to-5 basis, being able to walk away with heavy trains from a dead stop on an upgrade, in scenarios that were nearly impossible with an equivalent number of D.C. units. This wizardry required substantial changes to the locomotive’s electrical system, including a system of electrical inverters to “refine” the current being fed to the traction motors and an extensive microprocessor control system to manage it all. While these changes increased per-unit cost, most railroads found the benefits to be more than worth the expense. With that, EMD would introduce the SD70MAC, and GE the AC4400CW. The AC4400CW was based upon GE’s highly successful Dash 9-44CW design and would become one of the hottest-selling locomotives of the 1990s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial AC4400CW customers utilized their units in applications best suited for their tremendous lugging ability. Based upon their satisfaction with the DASH 9 fleet and their desire for reliable power to move Powder River Basin coal, the Chicago \u0026amp; North Western (C\u0026amp;NW) was one of the first to purchase the newest A.C. power. Sets of AC4400s, painted in the attractive “Lightning Stripe” variation of their classic green and yellow paint scheme, could be seen all over the Powder River Basin moving seemingly endless strings of coal hoppers or gondolas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCSX Transportation (CSXT) was another early customer and ordered a sizable fleet of ACs for service in the Appalachian coal fields. Delivered in the attractive yellow, blue, and gray “YN2” scheme, the new units quickly became crew favorites. The new AC4400CWs handily outperformed older locomotive models in their daunting assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWestern giant Southern Pacific (SP) stunned the industry with a massive order of 278 units. All were delivered in their longtime gray and scarlet, but with the Rio Grande Industries-inspired “Speed Lettering” on their flanks. While SP struggled financially throughout the 1980s, by the 1990s they were seemingly on the rebound, ordering large numbers of high-horsepower, 4-axle units over the previous years, for use on high-speed, high-priority intermodal traffic. However, SP’s 6-axle heavy-haul fleet had languished over the years, and the ACs were a much-needed shot in the arm. A.C. power allowed SP to handle growing amounts of bulk traffic (coal, minerals, crude oil, and grain) across the system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnticed by the promises of improved train handling and reduced maintenance costs, more and more railroads took notice and joined the A.C. revolution. Eventually, as operating practices evolved, ACs would find themselves in services beyond the heavy-tonnage applications they were originally envisioned for. As piggyback traffic dwindled and heavier double-stack container trains became more prevalent, AC4400s started finding their way onto those trains, where again their performance characteristics proved their value. As older power was retired or cascaded down into more secondary duties, ACs were finding themselves on just about every service on the railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the time domestic AC4400 production ended in 2004, nearly every Class 1 railroad had ordered examples of AC4400s except for Norfolk Southern (NS). Ever the holdout, NS avoided safety cabs and AC-traction as long as possible. Instead, they would purchase standard-cab DASH 9s as well as large numbers of its safety-cab-equipped version, the C40-9W. Into the 2000s however, NS would eventually acquire AC-traction locomotives and were impressed with their performance. So much so, they would embark on a rebuilding and upgrading program for their older DASH 9 locomotives, dubbing them “AC44C6M” (AC traction, 4,400hp, C for six axles, the number 6 to signify the number of traction motors, and M for “Modified”). They would have their cabs replaced with the latest GE safety cab design, plus new electrical systems, and components upgraded to AC4400 standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn recent years, railroads such as Canadian Pacific, CSX, and Union Pacific have embarked on rebuilding programs for their AC4400 fleets. These programs replace worn-out or obsolete components, plus upgrading various systems to improve performance. Examples of competing EMD products have not been as fortunate. Some have already been retired and scrapped. Aside from wreck victims, nearly all AC4400s are still in service. 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Our model combines smooth operating performance with unparalleled railroad, road number, and era-specific™ details and industry-leading LED lighting features. Aside from wreck victims, nearly all prototype AC4400s are still in revenue freight service. 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From Andrew Beard’s patented designs in the late 1800s that resulted in the automatic couplers that are still used today, to the adoption of diesel technology for locomotive propulsion, these seemingly small developments would lead to massive changes in the industry. The adoption of AC traction in the 1990s could arguably be seen as another giant leap forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the early 1900s, diesel-electric locomotives began to appear, initially in the form of “boxcab” design switchers built by the team of ALCO, GE, and Ingersoll-Rand (“ALGEIR”) in 1925. This new propulsion design proved promising. At its most basic definition, a diesel prime mover spins a generator that produces electricity which powers electric traction motors on the axles. Diesel-electric locomotives did not need the extensive and expensive infrastructure of electric or steam locomotives. Maintenance was also far less intensive and expensive compared to the steam locomotives that ruled the rails of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the late 1930s, the writing was on the wall for steam locomotives. By the end of World War II, railroads in the U.S. started to “dieselize” en masse. Constrained by the production needs for defense materials during the war, many of the longtime steam locomotive builders began to develop diesel-electric designs after peace was declared. The upstart Electro-Motive Division (EMD, by then a division of General Motors) turned heads shortly before the U.S. entered the war with its groundbreaking FT diesel-electric locomotive. Heavy industrial manufacturer General Electric (GE) continued to be involved with railroading, but mostly in a support role, providing electrical components such as traction motors to various builders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the 1940s and 1950s, EMD would emerge as the number one builder of diesel locomotives with its successful line of E and F-units, along with GP and SD-series units, which were built by the thousands for railroads all over the country. In 1960, GE was to challenge EMD's dominance with their “Universal” series of locomotives, starting with the U25B. While EMDs continued to outsell these early GE efforts for the next three decades, GE steadily improved its product and increased its market share. In the 1980s, EMD stumbled with quality control issues, most notably with the 50-series. This opened the door for GE going into the 1990s, and they would become the leading locomotive builder in the U.S. thanks to their DASH 8 and DASH 9 series of units. Their next step in locomotive evolution was waiting in the wings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEMD and GE would soon square off in developing Alternating-Current, or A.C., traction for locomotives. Prior production models from both builders utilized Direct-Current (D.C.) traction motors for propulsion, as was done since the very first diesel-electric locomotives were produced. A.C. traction motors demonstrated significant advantages over their D.C. counterparts by allowing for much greater continuous tractive effort and reduced maintenance. They were also much more resilient than D.C. motors. They were able to endure much higher short-time ratings (the ability of the traction motors to withstand high amperage at low speeds for a set time without incurring damage), giving them extraordinary lugging ability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.C. units showed their ability to replace their D.C. predecessors on a 3-to-5 basis, being able to walk away with heavy trains from a dead stop on an upgrade, in scenarios that were nearly impossible with an equivalent number of D.C. units. This wizardry required substantial changes to the locomotive’s electrical system, including a system of electrical inverters to “refine” the current being fed to the traction motors and an extensive microprocessor control system to manage it all. While these changes increased per-unit cost, most railroads found the benefits to be more than worth the expense. With that, EMD would introduce the SD70MAC, and GE the AC4400CW. The AC4400CW was based upon GE’s highly successful Dash 9-44CW design and would become one of the hottest-selling locomotives of the 1990s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial AC4400CW customers utilized their units in applications best suited for their tremendous lugging ability. Based upon their satisfaction with the DASH 9 fleet and their desire for reliable power to move Powder River Basin coal, the Chicago \u0026amp; North Western (C\u0026amp;NW) was one of the first to purchase the newest A.C. power. Sets of AC4400s, painted in the attractive “Lightning Stripe” variation of their classic green and yellow paint scheme, could be seen all over the Powder River Basin moving seemingly endless strings of coal hoppers or gondolas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCSX Transportation (CSXT) was another early customer and ordered a sizable fleet of ACs for service in the Appalachian coal fields. Delivered in the attractive yellow, blue, and gray “YN2” scheme, the new units quickly became crew favorites. The new AC4400CWs handily outperformed older locomotive models in their daunting assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWestern giant Southern Pacific (SP) stunned the industry with a massive order of 278 units. All were delivered in their longtime gray and scarlet, but with the Rio Grande Industries-inspired “Speed Lettering” on their flanks. While SP struggled financially throughout the 1980s, by the 1990s they were seemingly on the rebound, ordering large numbers of high-horsepower, 4-axle units over the previous years, for use on high-speed, high-priority intermodal traffic. However, SP’s 6-axle heavy-haul fleet had languished over the years, and the ACs were a much-needed shot in the arm. A.C. power allowed SP to handle growing amounts of bulk traffic (coal, minerals, crude oil, and grain) across the system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnticed by the promises of improved train handling and reduced maintenance costs, more and more railroads took notice and joined the A.C. revolution. Eventually, as operating practices evolved, ACs would find themselves in services beyond the heavy-tonnage applications they were originally envisioned for. As piggyback traffic dwindled and heavier double-stack container trains became more prevalent, AC4400s started finding their way onto those trains, where again their performance characteristics proved their value. As older power was retired or cascaded down into more secondary duties, ACs were finding themselves on just about every service on the railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the time domestic AC4400 production ended in 2004, nearly every Class 1 railroad had ordered examples of AC4400s except for Norfolk Southern (NS). Ever the holdout, NS avoided safety cabs and AC-traction as long as possible. Instead, they would purchase standard-cab DASH 9s as well as large numbers of its safety-cab-equipped version, the C40-9W. Into the 2000s however, NS would eventually acquire AC-traction locomotives and were impressed with their performance. So much so, they would embark on a rebuilding and upgrading program for their older DASH 9 locomotives, dubbing them “AC44C6M” (AC traction, 4,400hp, C for six axles, the number 6 to signify the number of traction motors, and M for “Modified”). They would have their cabs replaced with the latest GE safety cab design, plus new electrical systems, and components upgraded to AC4400 standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn recent years, railroads such as Canadian Pacific, CSX, and Union Pacific have embarked on rebuilding programs for their AC4400 fleets. These programs replace worn-out or obsolete components, plus upgrading various systems to improve performance. Examples of competing EMD products have not been as fortunate. Some have already been retired and scrapped. Aside from wreck victims, nearly all AC4400s are still in service. 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Our model combines smooth operating performance with unparalleled railroad, road number, and era-specific™ details and industry-leading LED lighting features. Aside from wreck victims, nearly all prototype AC4400s are still in revenue freight service. 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trainline hoses with silver gladhands; 3-hose MU clusters with silver gladhands; MU cable, uncoupling levers; windshield wipers; mirrors; sunshades; brake wheel; and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTall snowplow with open doors and grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSemi-scale Type E knuckle couplers – Micro-Trains® compatible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBody mounted coupler box – accepts Micro-Trains® 1015\/1016 type couplers without modification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5-step stepwells\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWalkway with front anticlimber\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGE “nub” pattern walkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNarrow profile end handrails\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNose door with window \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo-piece nose top grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront LED-illuminated headlight with lenses on low short hood (low headlight)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBattery cabinet access door without latch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGE safety cab with three (3) side windows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRight side cab under floor access doors: dual large louver panels per door\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeft side cab under floor access doors: dual latch door with grille forward of the HVAC unit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior with floor, rear wall, seats, and desktop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTinted cab side windows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOctagonal antenna dome; Large Sinclair “ice skate” communication antenna\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntermediate: four (4) square bolted panels and three (3) tall horizontal X-panels \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinuous reinforcement rib under dynamic brake intake grilles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-capacity dynamic brake exhaust (3-port)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRearward right-side air intake grille\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeft side auxiliary cab: three (3) short doors with latches on the #2 door; auxiliary cab filter box door\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCapacitor box on left side walkway \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRight side auxiliary cab: four (4) doors with latches on #1 and #4 doors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLate angled engine cab profile with raised “dot” treadplate on centerline and tri-fold power assembly access doors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLost-wax brass cast Nathan AirChime K5LAR24 horn mounted on engine cab\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLate non-flanged exhaust stack housing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e“Bathtub” exhaust silencer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 individually applied etched metal radiator exhaust grilles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRight side late radiator door grilles in alternating heights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectric handbrake panel without brake wheel; electric brake actuator on right front truck sideframe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeft rear hood door grille arrangement: tall, short, tall grilles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-mounted rear sandfiller\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarly “box” lifting lugs on ends of radiator wings \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRear LED-illuminated vertical headlight with lenses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccurately profiled frame with separately applied plumbing and traction motor cabling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarly GE Steerable Trucks with separately applied brake cylinders and air plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDual Graham-White (Prime) 975-075 air filters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGraham-White 994-500 series air dryer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5,000 gallon fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSingle fuel fills per side\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVertical analog fuel gauges; “blanked” round gauges; and digital fuel gauges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFuel tank mounted steel bell\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate air tanks with lower mounting brackets, connector pipe, and connector pipe cover\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarly square handbrake chain bracket\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpare coupler knuckle holders on rear pilot face\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMotor with 5-pole skew wound armature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinting and lettering legible under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaint colors match Tru-Color Paint color: TCP-302 KCS Gray \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 55 and 80 rail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum Radius: 9 ¾”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommended Radius: 11”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e DCC \u0026amp; sound equipped locomotives also feature:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eESU-LokSound 5 Nano DCC \u0026amp; sound decoder with “Full Throttle”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCube-type speaker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccurate FDL-16 prime mover and auxiliary sounds, horn, bell, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on both DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDC\/DCC ready locomotives also feature:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on DC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDCC ready with Nano connector  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Lighting features operate when using an ESU decoder with appropriate programming while operating using DCC\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e** In DC operation, both front ditch lights illuminate; rear ditch lights (if equipped) do not illuminate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=KSY2P29]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the history of rail transportation, there have been innovations that revolutionized the industry. From Andrew Beard’s patented designs in the late 1800s that resulted in the automatic couplers that are still used today, to the adoption of diesel technology for locomotive propulsion, these seemingly small developments would lead to massive changes in the industry. The adoption of AC traction in the 1990s could arguably be seen as another giant leap forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the early 1900s, diesel-electric locomotives began to appear, initially in the form of “boxcab” design switchers built by the team of ALCO, GE, and Ingersoll-Rand (“ALGEIR”) in 1925. This new propulsion design proved promising. At its most basic definition, a diesel prime mover spins a generator that produces electricity which powers electric traction motors on the axles. Diesel-electric locomotives did not need the extensive and expensive infrastructure of electric or steam locomotives. Maintenance was also far less intensive and expensive compared to the steam locomotives that ruled the rails of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the late 1930s, the writing was on the wall for steam locomotives. By the end of World War II, railroads in the U.S. started to “dieselize” en masse. Constrained by the production needs for defense materials during the war, many of the longtime steam locomotive builders began to develop diesel-electric designs after peace was declared. The upstart Electro-Motive Division (EMD, by then a division of General Motors) turned heads shortly before the U.S. entered the war with its groundbreaking FT diesel-electric locomotive. Heavy industrial manufacturer General Electric (GE) continued to be involved with railroading, but mostly in a support role, providing electrical components such as traction motors to various builders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the 1940s and 1950s, EMD would emerge as the number one builder of diesel locomotives with its successful line of E and F-units, along with GP and SD-series units, which were built by the thousands for railroads all over the country. In 1960, GE was to challenge EMD's dominance with their “Universal” series of locomotives, starting with the U25B. While EMDs continued to outsell these early GE efforts for the next three decades, GE steadily improved its product and increased its market share. In the 1980s, EMD stumbled with quality control issues, most notably with the 50-series. This opened the door for GE going into the 1990s, and they would become the leading locomotive builder in the U.S. thanks to their DASH 8 and DASH 9 series of units. Their next step in locomotive evolution was waiting in the wings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEMD and GE would soon square off in developing Alternating-Current, or A.C., traction for locomotives. Prior production models from both builders utilized Direct-Current (D.C.) traction motors for propulsion, as was done since the very first diesel-electric locomotives were produced. A.C. traction motors demonstrated significant advantages over their D.C. counterparts by allowing for much greater continuous tractive effort and reduced maintenance. They were also much more resilient than D.C. motors. They were able to endure much higher short-time ratings (the ability of the traction motors to withstand high amperage at low speeds for a set time without incurring damage), giving them extraordinary lugging ability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.C. units showed their ability to replace their D.C. predecessors on a 3-to-5 basis, being able to walk away with heavy trains from a dead stop on an upgrade, in scenarios that were nearly impossible with an equivalent number of D.C. units. This wizardry required substantial changes to the locomotive’s electrical system, including a system of electrical inverters to “refine” the current being fed to the traction motors and an extensive microprocessor control system to manage it all. While these changes increased per-unit cost, most railroads found the benefits to be more than worth the expense. With that, EMD would introduce the SD70MAC, and GE the AC4400CW. The AC4400CW was based upon GE’s highly successful Dash 9-44CW design and would become one of the hottest-selling locomotives of the 1990s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial AC4400CW customers utilized their units in applications best suited for their tremendous lugging ability. Based upon their satisfaction with the DASH 9 fleet and their desire for reliable power to move Powder River Basin coal, the Chicago \u0026amp; North Western (C\u0026amp;NW) was one of the first to purchase the newest A.C. power. Sets of AC4400s, painted in the attractive “Lightning Stripe” variation of their classic green and yellow paint scheme, could be seen all over the Powder River Basin moving seemingly endless strings of coal hoppers or gondolas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCSX Transportation (CSXT) was another early customer and ordered a sizable fleet of ACs for service in the Appalachian coal fields. Delivered in the attractive yellow, blue, and gray “YN2” scheme, the new units quickly became crew favorites. The new AC4400CWs handily outperformed older locomotive models in their daunting assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWestern giant Southern Pacific (SP) stunned the industry with a massive order of 278 units. All were delivered in their longtime gray and scarlet, but with the Rio Grande Industries-inspired “Speed Lettering” on their flanks. While SP struggled financially throughout the 1980s, by the 1990s they were seemingly on the rebound, ordering large numbers of high-horsepower, 4-axle units over the previous years, for use on high-speed, high-priority intermodal traffic. However, SP’s 6-axle heavy-haul fleet had languished over the years, and the ACs were a much-needed shot in the arm. A.C. power allowed SP to handle growing amounts of bulk traffic (coal, minerals, crude oil, and grain) across the system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnticed by the promises of improved train handling and reduced maintenance costs, more and more railroads took notice and joined the A.C. revolution. Eventually, as operating practices evolved, ACs would find themselves in services beyond the heavy-tonnage applications they were originally envisioned for. As piggyback traffic dwindled and heavier double-stack container trains became more prevalent, AC4400s started finding their way onto those trains, where again their performance characteristics proved their value. As older power was retired or cascaded down into more secondary duties, ACs were finding themselves on just about every service on the railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the time domestic AC4400 production ended in 2004, nearly every Class 1 railroad had ordered examples of AC4400s except for Norfolk Southern (NS). Ever the holdout, NS avoided safety cabs and AC-traction as long as possible. Instead, they would purchase standard-cab DASH 9s as well as large numbers of its safety-cab-equipped version, the C40-9W. Into the 2000s however, NS would eventually acquire AC-traction locomotives and were impressed with their performance. So much so, they would embark on a rebuilding and upgrading program for their older DASH 9 locomotives, dubbing them “AC44C6M” (AC traction, 4,400hp, C for six axles, the number 6 to signify the number of traction motors, and M for “Modified”). They would have their cabs replaced with the latest GE safety cab design, plus new electrical systems, and components upgraded to AC4400 standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn recent years, railroads such as Canadian Pacific, CSX, and Union Pacific have embarked on rebuilding programs for their AC4400 fleets. These programs replace worn-out or obsolete components, plus upgrading various systems to improve performance. Examples of competing EMD products have not been as fortunate. Some have already been retired and scrapped. Aside from wreck victims, nearly all AC4400s are still in service. 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Our model combines smooth operating performance with unparalleled railroad, road number, and era-specific™ details and industry-leading LED lighting features. Aside from wreck victims, nearly all prototype AC4400s are still in revenue freight service. And with burgeoning rebuild programs, this powerhouse locomotive class will likely be in service for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=JGT5AFS]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number Specific ScaleTrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew roadname \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeries 4550 to 4574; ex FSRR 4550 to 4574, built 11-12\/2004\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoad numbers 4560 and 4562  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEra: 2008 to 2012\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerromex “Diabla” Scheme, Mexican flags on cab sides and “Diexanos” logo on long hood\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully-assembled\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultiple road numbers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLED-illuminated front pilot face mounted ditch lights \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLED-illuminated low-mount cab number boards*\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirectional LED-illuminated headlights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePainted and factory-applied detail parts: wire grab irons; trainline hoses with silver gladhands; 3-hose MU clusters with silver gladhands; MU cable, uncoupling levers; windshield wipers; mirrors; sunshades; brake wheel; and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTall snowplow with open doors and grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSemi-scale Type E knuckle couplers – Micro-Trains® compatible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBody mounted coupler box – accepts Micro-Trains® 1015\/1016 type couplers without modification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5-step stepwells\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWalkway with front anticlimber\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGE “nub” pattern walkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNarrow profile end handrails\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNose door with window \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo-piece nose top grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront LED-illuminated headlight with lenses on low short hood (low headlight)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBattery cabinet access door without latch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGE safety cab with three (3) side windows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRight side cab under floor access doors: dual large louver panels per door\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeft side cab under floor access doors: dual latch door with grille forward of the HVAC unit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior with floor, rear wall, seats, and desktop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTinted cab side windows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOctagonal antenna dome\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntermediate: four (4) square bolted panels and three (3) tall horizontal X-panels \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinuous reinforcement rib under dynamic brake intake grilles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-capacity dynamic brake exhaust (3-port)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRearward right-side air intake grille\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeft side auxiliary cab: three (3) short doors with latches on the #2 door; auxiliary cab filter box door\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCapacitor box on left side walkway \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRight side auxiliary cab: four (4) doors with latches on #1 and #4 doors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLate angled engine cab profile with tri-fold power assembly access doors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLost-wax brass cast Nathan AirChime K3LAR2 horn mounted on engine cab\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e“Bathtub” exhaust silencer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 individually applied etched metal radiator exhaust grilles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRight side late radiator door grilles in alternating heights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandard brake wheel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeft rear hood door grille arrangement: tall, short, tall grilles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow-mounted rear sandfiller\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarly “box” lifting lugs on ends of radiator wings \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRear LED-illuminated vertical headlight with lenses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccurately profiled frame with separately applied plumbing and traction motor cabling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarly GE Steerable Trucks with separately applied brake cylinders and air plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDual Graham-White (Salem) 824-100 centrifugal air filters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNo air dryer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5,000 gallon fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSingle fuel fills per side\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRound and vertical analog fuel gauges; digital fuel gauges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFuel tank mounted steel bell\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate air tanks with lower mounting brackets, connector pipe, and connector pipe cover\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarly square handbrake chain bracket\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpare coupler knuckle holders on rear pilot face\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMotor with 5-pole skew wound armature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinting and lettering legible under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 55 and 80 rail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum Radius: 9 ¾”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommended Radius: 11”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e DCC \u0026amp; sound equipped locomotives also feature:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eESU-LokSound 5 Nano DCC \u0026amp; sound decoder with “Full Throttle”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCube-type speaker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccurate FDL-16 prime mover and auxiliary sounds, horn, bell, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on both DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e DC\/DCC ready locomotives also feature:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on DC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDCC ready with Nano connector  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Lighting features operate when using an ESU decoder with appropriate programming while operating using DCC\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e** In DC operation, both front ditch lights illuminate; rear ditch lights (if equipped) do not illuminate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=A6NPQG9]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the history of rail transportation, there have been innovations that revolutionized the industry. From Andrew Beard’s patented designs in the late 1800s that resulted in the automatic couplers that are still used today, to the adoption of diesel technology for locomotive propulsion, these seemingly small developments would lead to massive changes in the industry. The adoption of AC traction in the 1990s could arguably be seen as another giant leap forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the early 1900s, diesel-electric locomotives began to appear, initially in the form of “boxcab” design switchers built by the team of ALCO, GE, and Ingersoll-Rand (“ALGEIR”) in 1925. This new propulsion design proved promising. At its most basic definition, a diesel prime mover spins a generator that produces electricity which powers electric traction motors on the axles. Diesel-electric locomotives did not need the extensive and expensive infrastructure of electric or steam locomotives. Maintenance was also far less intensive and expensive compared to the steam locomotives that ruled the rails of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the late 1930s, the writing was on the wall for steam locomotives. By the end of World War II, railroads in the U.S. started to “dieselize” en masse. Constrained by the production needs for defense materials during the war, many of the longtime steam locomotive builders began to develop diesel-electric designs after peace was declared. The upstart Electro-Motive Division (EMD, by then a division of General Motors) turned heads shortly before the U.S. entered the war with its groundbreaking FT diesel-electric locomotive. Heavy industrial manufacturer General Electric (GE) continued to be involved with railroading, but mostly in a support role, providing electrical components such as traction motors to various builders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the 1940s and 1950s, EMD would emerge as the number one builder of diesel locomotives with its successful line of E and F-units, along with GP and SD-series units, which were built by the thousands for railroads all over the country. In 1960, GE was to challenge EMD's dominance with their “Universal” series of locomotives, starting with the U25B. While EMDs continued to outsell these early GE efforts for the next three decades, GE steadily improved its product and increased its market share. In the 1980s, EMD stumbled with quality control issues, most notably with the 50-series. This opened the door for GE going into the 1990s, and they would become the leading locomotive builder in the U.S. thanks to their DASH 8 and DASH 9 series of units. Their next step in locomotive evolution was waiting in the wings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEMD and GE would soon square off in developing Alternating-Current, or A.C., traction for locomotives. Prior production models from both builders utilized Direct-Current (D.C.) traction motors for propulsion, as was done since the very first diesel-electric locomotives were produced. A.C. traction motors demonstrated significant advantages over their D.C. counterparts by allowing for much greater continuous tractive effort and reduced maintenance. They were also much more resilient than D.C. motors. They were able to endure much higher short-time ratings (the ability of the traction motors to withstand high amperage at low speeds for a set time without incurring damage), giving them extraordinary lugging ability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.C. units showed their ability to replace their D.C. predecessors on a 3-to-5 basis, being able to walk away with heavy trains from a dead stop on an upgrade, in scenarios that were nearly impossible with an equivalent number of D.C. units. This wizardry required substantial changes to the locomotive’s electrical system, including a system of electrical inverters to “refine” the current being fed to the traction motors and an extensive microprocessor control system to manage it all. While these changes increased per-unit cost, most railroads found the benefits to be more than worth the expense. With that, EMD would introduce the SD70MAC, and GE the AC4400CW. The AC4400CW was based upon GE’s highly successful Dash 9-44CW design and would become one of the hottest-selling locomotives of the 1990s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial AC4400CW customers utilized their units in applications best suited for their tremendous lugging ability. Based upon their satisfaction with the DASH 9 fleet and their desire for reliable power to move Powder River Basin coal, the Chicago \u0026amp; North Western (C\u0026amp;NW) was one of the first to purchase the newest A.C. power. Sets of AC4400s, painted in the attractive “Lightning Stripe” variation of their classic green and yellow paint scheme, could be seen all over the Powder River Basin moving seemingly endless strings of coal hoppers or gondolas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCSX Transportation (CSXT) was another early customer and ordered a sizable fleet of ACs for service in the Appalachian coal fields. Delivered in the attractive yellow, blue, and gray “YN2” scheme, the new units quickly became crew favorites. The new AC4400CWs handily outperformed older locomotive models in their daunting assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWestern giant Southern Pacific (SP) stunned the industry with a massive order of 278 units. All were delivered in their longtime gray and scarlet, but with the Rio Grande Industries-inspired “Speed Lettering” on their flanks. While SP struggled financially throughout the 1980s, by the 1990s they were seemingly on the rebound, ordering large numbers of high-horsepower, 4-axle units over the previous years, for use on high-speed, high-priority intermodal traffic. However, SP’s 6-axle heavy-haul fleet had languished over the years, and the ACs were a much-needed shot in the arm. A.C. power allowed SP to handle growing amounts of bulk traffic (coal, minerals, crude oil, and grain) across the system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnticed by the promises of improved train handling and reduced maintenance costs, more and more railroads took notice and joined the A.C. revolution. Eventually, as operating practices evolved, ACs would find themselves in services beyond the heavy-tonnage applications they were originally envisioned for. As piggyback traffic dwindled and heavier double-stack container trains became more prevalent, AC4400s started finding their way onto those trains, where again their performance characteristics proved their value. As older power was retired or cascaded down into more secondary duties, ACs were finding themselves on just about every service on the railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the time domestic AC4400 production ended in 2004, nearly every Class 1 railroad had ordered examples of AC4400s except for Norfolk Southern (NS). Ever the holdout, NS avoided safety cabs and AC-traction as long as possible. Instead, they would purchase standard-cab DASH 9s as well as large numbers of its safety-cab-equipped version, the C40-9W. Into the 2000s however, NS would eventually acquire AC-traction locomotives and were impressed with their performance. So much so, they would embark on a rebuilding and upgrading program for their older DASH 9 locomotives, dubbing them “AC44C6M” (AC traction, 4,400hp, C for six axles, the number 6 to signify the number of traction motors, and M for “Modified”). They would have their cabs replaced with the latest GE safety cab design, plus new electrical systems, and components upgraded to AC4400 standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn recent years, railroads such as Canadian Pacific, CSX, and Union Pacific have embarked on rebuilding programs for their AC4400 fleets. These programs replace worn-out or obsolete components, plus upgrading various systems to improve performance. Examples of competing EMD products have not been as fortunate. Some have already been retired and scrapped. Aside from wreck victims, nearly all AC4400s are still in service. 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Our model combines smooth operating performance with unparalleled railroad, road number, and era-specific™ details and industry-leading LED lighting features. Aside from wreck victims, nearly all prototype AC4400s are still in revenue freight service. 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Large Sinclair “ice skate” communication antenna\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntermediate: four (4) square bolted panels and three (3) tall horizontal X-panels \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinuous reinforcement rib under dynamic brake intake grilles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-capacity dynamic brake exhaust (3-port)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRearward right-side air intake grille\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeft side auxiliary cab: three (3) short doors with latches on the #2 door; auxiliary cab filter box door\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCapacitor box on left side walkway \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRight side auxiliary cab: four (4) doors with latches on #1 and #4 doors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLate angled engine cab profile with raised “dot” treadplate on centerline and tri-fold power assembly access doors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLost-wax brass cast Nathan AirChime K5LAR24 horn mounted on engine cab\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLate non-flanged exhaust stack housing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e“Bathtub” exhaust silencer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 individually applied etched metal radiator exhaust grilles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRight side late radiator door grilles in alternating heights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectric handbrake panel without brake wheel; 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From Andrew Beard’s patented designs in the late 1800s that resulted in the automatic couplers that are still used today, to the adoption of diesel technology for locomotive propulsion, these seemingly small developments would lead to massive changes in the industry. The adoption of AC traction in the 1990s could arguably be seen as another giant leap forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the early 1900s, diesel-electric locomotives began to appear, initially in the form of “boxcab” design switchers built by the team of ALCO, GE, and Ingersoll-Rand (“ALGEIR”) in 1925. This new propulsion design proved promising. At its most basic definition, a diesel prime mover spins a generator that produces electricity which powers electric traction motors on the axles. Diesel-electric locomotives did not need the extensive and expensive infrastructure of electric or steam locomotives. Maintenance was also far less intensive and expensive compared to the steam locomotives that ruled the rails of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the late 1930s, the writing was on the wall for steam locomotives. By the end of World War II, railroads in the U.S. started to “dieselize” en masse. Constrained by the production needs for defense materials during the war, many of the longtime steam locomotive builders began to develop diesel-electric designs after peace was declared. The upstart Electro-Motive Division (EMD, by then a division of General Motors) turned heads shortly before the U.S. entered the war with its groundbreaking FT diesel-electric locomotive. Heavy industrial manufacturer General Electric (GE) continued to be involved with railroading, but mostly in a support role, providing electrical components such as traction motors to various builders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the 1940s and 1950s, EMD would emerge as the number one builder of diesel locomotives with its successful line of E and F-units, along with GP and SD-series units, which were built by the thousands for railroads all over the country. In 1960, GE was to challenge EMD's dominance with their “Universal” series of locomotives, starting with the U25B. While EMDs continued to outsell these early GE efforts for the next three decades, GE steadily improved its product and increased its market share. In the 1980s, EMD stumbled with quality control issues, most notably with the 50-series. This opened the door for GE going into the 1990s, and they would become the leading locomotive builder in the U.S. thanks to their DASH 8 and DASH 9 series of units. Their next step in locomotive evolution was waiting in the wings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEMD and GE would soon square off in developing Alternating-Current, or A.C., traction for locomotives. Prior production models from both builders utilized Direct-Current (D.C.) traction motors for propulsion, as was done since the very first diesel-electric locomotives were produced. A.C. traction motors demonstrated significant advantages over their D.C. counterparts by allowing for much greater continuous tractive effort and reduced maintenance. They were also much more resilient than D.C. motors. They were able to endure much higher short-time ratings (the ability of the traction motors to withstand high amperage at low speeds for a set time without incurring damage), giving them extraordinary lugging ability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.C. units showed their ability to replace their D.C. predecessors on a 3-to-5 basis, being able to walk away with heavy trains from a dead stop on an upgrade, in scenarios that were nearly impossible with an equivalent number of D.C. units. This wizardry required substantial changes to the locomotive’s electrical system, including a system of electrical inverters to “refine” the current being fed to the traction motors and an extensive microprocessor control system to manage it all. While these changes increased per-unit cost, most railroads found the benefits to be more than worth the expense. With that, EMD would introduce the SD70MAC, and GE the AC4400CW. The AC4400CW was based upon GE’s highly successful Dash 9-44CW design and would become one of the hottest-selling locomotives of the 1990s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial AC4400CW customers utilized their units in applications best suited for their tremendous lugging ability. Based upon their satisfaction with the DASH 9 fleet and their desire for reliable power to move Powder River Basin coal, the Chicago \u0026amp; North Western (C\u0026amp;NW) was one of the first to purchase the newest A.C. power. Sets of AC4400s, painted in the attractive “Lightning Stripe” variation of their classic green and yellow paint scheme, could be seen all over the Powder River Basin moving seemingly endless strings of coal hoppers or gondolas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCSX Transportation (CSXT) was another early customer and ordered a sizable fleet of ACs for service in the Appalachian coal fields. Delivered in the attractive yellow, blue, and gray “YN2” scheme, the new units quickly became crew favorites. The new AC4400CWs handily outperformed older locomotive models in their daunting assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWestern giant Southern Pacific (SP) stunned the industry with a massive order of 278 units. All were delivered in their longtime gray and scarlet, but with the Rio Grande Industries-inspired “Speed Lettering” on their flanks. While SP struggled financially throughout the 1980s, by the 1990s they were seemingly on the rebound, ordering large numbers of high-horsepower, 4-axle units over the previous years, for use on high-speed, high-priority intermodal traffic. However, SP’s 6-axle heavy-haul fleet had languished over the years, and the ACs were a much-needed shot in the arm. 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Ever the holdout, NS avoided safety cabs and AC-traction as long as possible. Instead, they would purchase standard-cab DASH 9s as well as large numbers of its safety-cab-equipped version, the C40-9W. Into the 2000s however, NS would eventually acquire AC-traction locomotives and were impressed with their performance. So much so, they would embark on a rebuilding and upgrading program for their older DASH 9 locomotives, dubbing them “AC44C6M” (AC traction, 4,400hp, C for six axles, the number 6 to signify the number of traction motors, and M for “Modified”). They would have their cabs replaced with the latest GE safety cab design, plus new electrical systems, and components upgraded to AC4400 standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn recent years, railroads such as Canadian Pacific, CSX, and Union Pacific have embarked on rebuilding programs for their AC4400 fleets. These programs replace worn-out or obsolete components, plus upgrading various systems to improve performance. Examples of competing EMD products have not been as fortunate. Some have already been retired and scrapped. Aside from wreck victims, nearly all AC4400s are still in service. 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offset to engineer’s side and mounted on number board housing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e“Whip” radio antenna mounted on ground plane over dust bin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarly electrical cabinet \"zig-zag\" seam, further from rear of cab\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWelded ECAFB (late)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLate inertial air intake grilles with top and bottom drip rail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandard turbo exhaust stack\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccurately-profiled extended-range dynamic brakes without batten strip\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront straight uncoupling levers with loop handles and two inner and two outer mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStraight rear uncoupling lever with four mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandrail set with anticlimber front and rear end railing with outward facing mounting brackets, “breakaway” inner stanchions and chain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNotched pilot faces with high mounted angled lifting slots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePilot-face mounted MU receptacle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior with separate floor, rear wall, seats, and standard AAR control stand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccurate hood door and long hood detail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee-through standard 48” dynamic brake fan housings with fan blades visible inside\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee-through radiator intake compartment \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEtched-metal radiator exhaust grills with radiator shutters visible underneath\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderbody frame rail with separate plumbing and traction motor cables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed HT-C trucks with Hyatt bearing caps, late center axle snubbers, sanding lines and brackets (outboard only\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGE Speed recorder first axle, left side\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour-hole SP jacking pads\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSill-mounted EFCO\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrame-mounted bell\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSingle Graham-White (Prime) brand 975-075 (can style)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandard air tanks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4,400 gallon fuel tank with reinforced tank edges where sides meet the tank ends, dual fuel fillers, dual vertical gauges, round gauge on stand and vertical breather pipe \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFactory-applied wire grab irons, windshield wipers, trainline hoses with silver gladhands, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMotor with 5-pole skew wound armature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinting and lettering legible even under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 55 and 80 rail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 9 3\/4”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 11”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDCC \u0026amp; sound equipped locomotives also feature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eESU LokSound 5 DCC \u0026amp; Sound decoder with “Full Throttle”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne (1) cube-type speaker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEMD 16 Cylinder 645E3 prime mover\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on both DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDC\/DCC \u0026amp; sound ready locomotives also feature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on DC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDCC ready with E24 connector\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Lighting features operate when using an ESU decoder with appropriate programming while operating using DCC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=G54VP61]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to their rugged operating environment, stretching from the Pacific coast to the Sierra Nevada, to the deserts of the Southwest, Southern Pacific Railroad, and its subsidiary, the St. Louis-Southwestern (aka Cotton Belt), weren’t shy about ordering specialized equipment. The famed AC-series “Cab Forward” articulated consolidation steam locomotives were one example, designed with tunnel and snowshed operation in mind. Partway into SP’s diesel era, the tunnels and snowsheds common on the western half of the system would again prove to be an operational headache, thanks to locomotives overheating during long pulls in their cramped confines. Once they overheat, thermostatic controls would automatically make the unit reduce its output, or even shut down altogether, resulting in a loss of horsepower that may be enough to stall the train.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSP and EMD would collaborate on finding a solution to the problem. One idea that was tested in the late 1960s was “Elephant Ears”, large sheet-metal airfoils, applied to the radiator intakes of various members of SP’s large SD45 fleet. While effective at their intended purpose of directing a greater volume of cooling air towards the radiators, and reducing overheating problems, they were a maintenance hassle that blocked easy access to numerous hood doors. Engine crews also disliked them, as they could impede the walkways. A more permanent solution would be found in 1972, with the delivery of the first SD45T-2 to SP. Cataloged by EMD as an extra-cost option of their basic SD45-2 … “SD45-2 with cooling system modifications”, as described in EMD product manuals from the early 1970s … the SD45T-2 built upon the basic principle of the elephant ears, but in a permanent package. The modified radiator system, with large intakes mounted near the walkway level, was designed with more efficient cooling in mind; in particular, faster recovery between tunnels and snowsheds. A success, SP would order a “T-2” variant of the SD45T-2s cousin, the SD40-2.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the SD40T-2, the basic SD40-2\/45-2 frame was stretched several feet to allow for an enlarged radiator compartment at the rear of the long hood, similar to what was done for the SD45T-2. Instead of the traditional placement of the radiator fans on the long hood roof, above the radiator cores and intake grills, the T-2 design placed the radiator fans and a diffuser assembly inside of the hood, below the radiator cores, and above a large, open radiator intake area placed at walkway level, resulting in faster, more efficient cooling. SP 8300, built in 1974, would be the first SD40T-2, whose fuel-efficient sixteen-cylinder 16-645E3 prime mover would prove to be more popular than the thirsty twenty-cylinder 20-645E3 used in the SD45T-2. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe SD40T-2 quickly became a fixture on the Southern Pacific, with a total of 240 units built for SP (and its Cotton Belt subsidiary) between 1974 and 1980. Built in multiple groups over that time, they would exhibit various customer option changes, as well as EMD production differences. The first SD40T-2s, SP 8300-8306, and 8350-8356 were equipped with 116” long extended low short hoods to house Locotrol electronic equipment for remote control helper operations. Subsequent deliveries of units equipped with extended “snoot” low short hoods would measure 123” in length, reflecting EMD design changes across the product line. All SP\/SSW units featured a large air conditioner housing on the cab roof (a welcome relief in the arid southwest), a 3-chime Nathan P3 airhorn offset to one side of the number board housing, and in the case of the Locotrol-equipped snoots, additional antenna ground planes and related cable conduits on the cab roof.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd of course, the units would be equipped with SP’s traditional Pyle-National “Gyralite” signal light package; while the SP 8300-8306, 8350-8356 only had signal lights on the front, changes to signal light policy saw all subsequent orders equipped with these safety appliances front and rear. The dual clear Gyralite assembly was intended to supplement the standard dual sealed-beam headlights as an attention-getter for motorists and pedestrians, while the single red-lensed Gyralite was meant as a safety feature for other trains. Tied into the brake system, when brake pressure dropped, as might happen when brake lines parted in a derailment or other mishap, the red Gyralite would automatically illuminate, extinguishing other headlights in the process, as a warning to trains on adjacent tracks that the train was in emergency, and to be wary of derailed equipment possibly fouling the tracks. The red light could also be activated manually, to act as a marker light.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the Rockies, coal hauler Rio Grande faced similar operating challenges as SP in regards to long tunnels and heavy grades, such as the massive Moffat Tunnel, stretching over 6 miles long. Liking what it saw in the SD40T-2, Rio Grande would order them as well, taking delivery of its first units in 1974. Painted black with Aspen gold striping on the ends, sidesill, and number board box, a total of 73 units would be delivered to the Grande. Eschewing cab air conditioning, Rio Grande optioned a dual Gyralite assembly mounted in the low short hood (initial deliveries featured Mars brand signal lights, with their slightly different housing and light beam pattern), and most distinctively, requested a 4,000-gallon fuel tank, in contrast to the longer 4,400-gallon tank specified on all SP\/SSW SD40T-2s.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopular with engine crews and maintenance forces alike, the SD40T-2 would form the backbone of the SP and Rio Grande locomotive fleets well into the 1990s. Physical changes would appear to their fleets over the years; as a cost-cutting measure during the mid-1980s, as SP was struggling during an economic downturn, as well as the failed SPSF merger, the distinctive Gyralite signal lights, with their electric motors and moving parts, started to be removed, replaced by Prime Stratolite “digital” rotary beacons on the cab roof, which featured no moving parts to maintain. Also deleted were the expensive engineer’s side “L” front cab windows, replaced by cheaper, more standardized pieces of impact-resistant glazing. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn Rio Grande’s fleet, changes were subtle; following the success of their SD50s, in 1985 Rio Grande began to retrofit their SD40T-2s with Positive Traction Control, or PTC (different from the definition of PTC in the 2000s), which promised increased tractive effort on par with the newer SD50s. The retrofit consisted of wheelslip sensors added to all axles, as well as an electronic control cabinet added to the walkway behind the cab, on the conductor’s side. By 1989, the SP\/SSW and Rio Grande SD40T-2 fleets would become one, with the purchase of Southern Pacific by Rio Grande Industries, with the better-known Southern Pacific name being used as the corporate image for the combined companies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInto the 1990s, the SD40T-2s soldiered on. In 1991, the SP “Speed Lettering” paint scheme was introduced, with elements taken from both SP and Rio Grande. With a backlog of tired units needing overhauls and fresh paint, only a relatively small number of SP and Rio Grande SD40T-2s would be repainted into the striking new livery, but they looked sharp amongst a sea of grungy locomotives. While the new livery showed promise for a railroad that had struggled throughout the 1980s and was seemingly getting back on its feet in the 1990s, it was to be short-lived, as Union Pacific would acquire Southern Pacific in 1996, with the merger taking effect on 9-11-96. As with past merger acquisitions, UP quickly absorbed the combined SP\/SSW\/DRGW SD40T-2 fleet, with many receiving coats of UP Armour yellow and gray. Others would receive new UP-system numbers in the form of a “patch” over their old numbers. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInto the 2000s, as newer, more fuel-efficient locomotives came online, the SD40T-2s that had served so well for over thirty years slowly started to fade from use on the UP. However, not all were to meet the scrapper’s torch; some would be sold and go on to careers with shortline or regional railroads, such as KCS and Wheeling \u0026amp; Lake Erie. 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They were distinguished by the see-through radiator grilles at the rear of the locomotive. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eRivet Counter™\u003c\/strong\u003e model is the first and only N Scale EMD SD40T-2 to feature see-through tunnel motor grilles. 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Micro-Trains® compatible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoupler box accepts Micro-Trains 1015\/1016 couplers without modification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront pilot anticlimber\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScale sectioned treadplate detail on the walkways\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront \"tall\" stepwells and rear “ladder” steps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e88” low short hood with wheel handbrake\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBolted battery box doors with wide louvers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLate cab sub-base doors with lift-off hinges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSP nose headlight package \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDash-2 cab with welded side window panels, SP\/SSW blue flag bracket, and modified “L” front window\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCab front door with additional door lock at top of door \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTall clear wind wings with angled top corners mounted fore and aft of cab side window on both sides of cab\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRear cab side vent on left side\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandard EMD sunshades and long sunshade tracks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLost-wax brass Leslie RS-3L-R three-chime horn on clearance bracket, relocated to long hood roof\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e“Whip” radio antenna mounted on ground plane over dust bin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLate electrical cabinet \"zig-zag\" seam, closer to rear of cab\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWelded ECAFB (late)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLate inertial air intake grilles with top and bottom drip rail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e“Post 1980” exhaust stack with silencer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccurately-profiled \"post-1980\" extended-range (bulged) dynamic brake housing \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront straight uncoupling levers with loop handles and two inner and two outer mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStraight rear uncoupling lever with four mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandrail set with anticlimber front and rear end railing with outward facing mounting brackets, “breakaway” inner stanchions and chain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNotched pilot faces with high mounted angled lifting slots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePilot-face mounted MU receptacle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior with separate floor, rear wall, seats, and standard AAR control stand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccurate hood door and long hood detail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee-through standard 48” dynamic brake fan housings with fan blades visible inside\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee-through radiator intake compartment \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEtched-metal radiator exhaust grills with radiator shutters visible underneath\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderbody frame rail with separate plumbing and traction motor cables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed HT-C trucks with Hyatt bearing caps, late center axle snubbers, sanding lines and brackets (outboard only\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeed recorder first axle, left side\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour-hole SP jacking pads\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpare knuckle holders on rear pilot face\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSill-mounted EFCO\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrame-mounted bell\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDouble Graham-White (Prime) brand 975-075 (can style)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandard air tanks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4,400 gallon fuel tank with reinforced tank edges where sides meet the tank ends, dual fuel fillers, dual vertical gauges, round gauge on stand and vertical breather pipe \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFactory-applied wire grab irons, windshield wipers, trainline hoses with silver gladhands, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMotor with 5-pole skew wound armature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinting and lettering legible even under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 55 and 80 rail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 9 3\/4”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 11”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDCC \u0026amp; sound equipped locomotives also feature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eESU LokSound 5 DCC \u0026amp; Sound decoder with “Full Throttle”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne (1) cube-type speaker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEMD 16 Cylinder 645E3 prime mover\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on both DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDC\/DCC \u0026amp; sound ready locomotives also feature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperates on DC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDCC ready with E24 connector\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Lighting features operate when using an ESU decoder with appropriate programming while operating using DCC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=D5QXFHY]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to their rugged operating environment, stretching from the Pacific coast to the Sierra Nevada, to the deserts of the Southwest, Southern Pacific Railroad, and its subsidiary, the St. Louis-Southwestern (aka Cotton Belt), weren’t shy about ordering specialized equipment. The famed AC-series “Cab Forward” articulated consolidation steam locomotives were one example, designed with tunnel and snowshed operation in mind. Partway into SP’s diesel era, the tunnels and snowsheds common on the western half of the system would again prove to be an operational headache, thanks to locomotives overheating during long pulls in their cramped confines. Once they overheat, thermostatic controls would automatically make the unit reduce its output, or even shut down altogether, resulting in a loss of horsepower that may be enough to stall the train.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSP and EMD would collaborate on finding a solution to the problem. One idea that was tested in the late 1960s was “Elephant Ears”, large sheet-metal airfoils, applied to the radiator intakes of various members of SP’s large SD45 fleet. While effective at their intended purpose of directing a greater volume of cooling air towards the radiators, and reducing overheating problems, they were a maintenance hassle that blocked easy access to numerous hood doors. Engine crews also disliked them, as they could impede the walkways. A more permanent solution would be found in 1972, with the delivery of the first SD45T-2 to SP. Cataloged by EMD as an extra-cost option of their basic SD45-2 … “SD45-2 with cooling system modifications”, as described in EMD product manuals from the early 1970s … the SD45T-2 built upon the basic principle of the elephant ears, but in a permanent package. The modified radiator system, with large intakes mounted near the walkway level, was designed with more efficient cooling in mind; in particular, faster recovery between tunnels and snowsheds. A success, SP would order a “T-2” variant of the SD45T-2s cousin, the SD40-2.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the SD40T-2, the basic SD40-2\/45-2 frame was stretched several feet to allow for an enlarged radiator compartment at the rear of the long hood, similar to what was done for the SD45T-2. Instead of the traditional placement of the radiator fans on the long hood roof, above the radiator cores and intake grills, the T-2 design placed the radiator fans and a diffuser assembly inside of the hood, below the radiator cores, and above a large, open radiator intake area placed at walkway level, resulting in faster, more efficient cooling. SP 8300, built in 1974, would be the first SD40T-2, whose fuel-efficient sixteen-cylinder 16-645E3 prime mover would prove to be more popular than the thirsty twenty-cylinder 20-645E3 used in the SD45T-2. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe SD40T-2 quickly became a fixture on the Southern Pacific, with a total of 240 units built for SP (and its Cotton Belt subsidiary) between 1974 and 1980. Built in multiple groups over that time, they would exhibit various customer option changes, as well as EMD production differences. The first SD40T-2s, SP 8300-8306, and 8350-8356 were equipped with 116” long extended low short hoods to house Locotrol electronic equipment for remote control helper operations. Subsequent deliveries of units equipped with extended “snoot” low short hoods would measure 123” in length, reflecting EMD design changes across the product line. All SP\/SSW units featured a large air conditioner housing on the cab roof (a welcome relief in the arid southwest), a 3-chime Nathan P3 airhorn offset to one side of the number board housing, and in the case of the Locotrol-equipped snoots, additional antenna ground planes and related cable conduits on the cab roof.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd of course, the units would be equipped with SP’s traditional Pyle-National “Gyralite” signal light package; while the SP 8300-8306, 8350-8356 only had signal lights on the front, changes to signal light policy saw all subsequent orders equipped with these safety appliances front and rear. The dual clear Gyralite assembly was intended to supplement the standard dual sealed-beam headlights as an attention-getter for motorists and pedestrians, while the single red-lensed Gyralite was meant as a safety feature for other trains. Tied into the brake system, when brake pressure dropped, as might happen when brake lines parted in a derailment or other mishap, the red Gyralite would automatically illuminate, extinguishing other headlights in the process, as a warning to trains on adjacent tracks that the train was in emergency, and to be wary of derailed equipment possibly fouling the tracks. The red light could also be activated manually, to act as a marker light.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the Rockies, coal hauler Rio Grande faced similar operating challenges as SP in regards to long tunnels and heavy grades, such as the massive Moffat Tunnel, stretching over 6 miles long. Liking what it saw in the SD40T-2, Rio Grande would order them as well, taking delivery of its first units in 1974. Painted black with Aspen gold striping on the ends, sidesill, and number board box, a total of 73 units would be delivered to the Grande. Eschewing cab air conditioning, Rio Grande optioned a dual Gyralite assembly mounted in the low short hood (initial deliveries featured Mars brand signal lights, with their slightly different housing and light beam pattern), and most distinctively, requested a 4,000-gallon fuel tank, in contrast to the longer 4,400-gallon tank specified on all SP\/SSW SD40T-2s.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopular with engine crews and maintenance forces alike, the SD40T-2 would form the backbone of the SP and Rio Grande locomotive fleets well into the 1990s. Physical changes would appear to their fleets over the years; as a cost-cutting measure during the mid-1980s, as SP was struggling during an economic downturn, as well as the failed SPSF merger, the distinctive Gyralite signal lights, with their electric motors and moving parts, started to be removed, replaced by Prime Stratolite “digital” rotary beacons on the cab roof, which featured no moving parts to maintain. Also deleted were the expensive engineer’s side “L” front cab windows, replaced by cheaper, more standardized pieces of impact-resistant glazing. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn Rio Grande’s fleet, changes were subtle; following the success of their SD50s, in 1985 Rio Grande began to retrofit their SD40T-2s with Positive Traction Control, or PTC (different from the definition of PTC in the 2000s), which promised increased tractive effort on par with the newer SD50s. The retrofit consisted of wheelslip sensors added to all axles, as well as an electronic control cabinet added to the walkway behind the cab, on the conductor’s side. By 1989, the SP\/SSW and Rio Grande SD40T-2 fleets would become one, with the purchase of Southern Pacific by Rio Grande Industries, with the better-known Southern Pacific name being used as the corporate image for the combined companies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInto the 1990s, the SD40T-2s soldiered on. In 1991, the SP “Speed Lettering” paint scheme was introduced, with elements taken from both SP and Rio Grande. With a backlog of tired units needing overhauls and fresh paint, only a relatively small number of SP and Rio Grande SD40T-2s would be repainted into the striking new livery, but they looked sharp amongst a sea of grungy locomotives. While the new livery showed promise for a railroad that had struggled throughout the 1980s and was seemingly getting back on its feet in the 1990s, it was to be short-lived, as Union Pacific would acquire Southern Pacific in 1996, with the merger taking effect on 9-11-96. As with past merger acquisitions, UP quickly absorbed the combined SP\/SSW\/DRGW SD40T-2 fleet, with many receiving coats of UP Armour yellow and gray. Others would receive new UP-system numbers in the form of a “patch” over their old numbers. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInto the 2000s, as newer, more fuel-efficient locomotives came online, the SD40T-2s that had served so well for over thirty years slowly started to fade from use on the UP. However, not all were to meet the scrapper’s torch; some would be sold and go on to careers with shortline or regional railroads, such as KCS and Wheeling \u0026amp; Lake Erie. While far removed from the western tunnels and snowsheds they were designed for, these venerable machines soldier on for their new owners, and should continue to do so for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScaleTrains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50529316045080,"sku":"IC-SCTR-SXT41064","price":409.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/7023\/4136\/files\/scaletrains-sxt41064-rivet-counter-n-scale-emd-sd40t-2-union-pacific-ex-sp-lettering-patch-ditch-lights-8852-dcc-sound-equipped-locomotives-423.jpg?v=1776961735"}],"url":"https:\/\/ictrainsandhobbies.com\/collections\/scaletrains.oembed?page=3","provider":"InterCity Trains and Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}