PREORDER Athearn Genesis ATHG-1995 HO SDP45 Locomotive, SP #3201
#modelFeatures, #roadspecFeatures, #roadFeatures, ul { margin-bottom: 0; } #roadspecFeatures li { font-weight: 700; } ATHEARN EMD SDP45 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO: In the 1960s, railroads were looking to replace aging EMD E-units and Alco PAs for passenger service. EMD responded by adding a steam generator compartment to the long hood end of their SD45. This required a longer frame and resulted in the creation of the SDP45. Three railroads originally purchased SDP45s: Southern Pacific, Great Northern, and Erie Lackawanna. Over the decades, the SDP45s were then acquired by other railroads through mergers, leasing companies, and rebuild programs. LEGENDARY LIVERIES What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?†Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models a