
Athearn Genesis ATHG64221 HO SDP40F w/DCC & Sound, EMD #268
Overview EMD FEATURES: Oscillating headlight Functioning “Big Hole” Emergency light in (DCC Only) Classification lights (Function in DCC only) Number board lights Working Truck lights Separate see-through intake grills MU hoses Many of the Amtrak SDP40F’s were returned to EMD in trade for a new locomotive model, the F40PH. While many of them were scrapped, EMD retained a few for use as testbeds for future locomotive production. EMD 268 was one of these testbeds. Unofficially tagged as an “F50CM,” in 1988 the 268 was rebuilt using equipment produced by Siemens, so EMD could test current-source inverters and AC traction motors. SDP40F SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: Illuminated ground lights Illuminated classification lights Illuminated number boards Front and rear trainline hoses Non-skid end walks Front and rear 3-hose M.U. hose clusters with silver ends Detailed and painted cab interior with control stand 4,500 gallon split fuel/water or rebuilt fuel only tank HTC sideframes with hi