Athearn ATHG75628 G2.0 SD60M Tri-Clops, BNSF #8131 with DCC & Sound HO Scale

BNSF FEATURES:

Ex-BN, new “wedge” logo paint
Electronic bell
Angled electrical cabinet
Road number specific features

Starting in the mid 2010’s, BNSF overhauled a batch of SD60Ms. They were re-wired, rebuilt, repainted, and had remote control equipment installed in most of them. BNSF classifies these as ‘SD60M-3’s’. In this run, we are offering two road units, and one yard service version. 1405 retains it older BN carbody with brake wheel, while 1416 and 8131 has the newer rebuilt body with electronic brake ratchet. All 3 show slightly different versions of the current BNSF scheme.

ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:

#1405

Small EMD plow
“Skate” style antennas on the cab roof angles
Front and rear ditch lights
Brake wheel.

#1416

Small EMD plow
Strobe light (effect in DCC)
Front and rear ditch lights
Unique front number board font
Remote control decals, new BNSF style electronic brake ratchet.

#8131

No plow
Strobe light (effect in DCC)
Front ditch lights
“Yard service only” lettering
Remote control decals, new BNSF style electronic brake ratchet.

SD60M “TRI-CLOPS” SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately –painted and –printed paint schemes
Coupler cut levers
Flexible rubber MU hoses for durability
Flexible rubber trainline hose
See-through cab windows
Full cab interior
Walkway tread
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Windshield wipers
Lift rings
Wire grab irons
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
Sander lines
McHenry® scale knuckle couplers – Kadee compatible
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
LED lighting for realistic appearance
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Packaging securely holds model for safe storage
Warranty service available
Minimum radius: 18” Recommended radius 22”

GENESIS 2.0 FEATURES:

By integrating and pioneering some of the latest model advancements in the industry, Athearn is redefining model fidelity with Genesis 2.0
Etched, see-through walkway steps
Illuminated number boards
Illuminated ground lights above front trucks
DCC+Sound models feature dual Sugarcube speakers for optimal sound quality
Animated roller bearing caps

SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE

Dual cube speakers
Onboard DCC+Sound models have full-feature Tsunami2 sound decoder by SoundTraxx
Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
Precision slow speed control

PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

In 1984, EMD unveiled the first four SD60 demonstrator locomotives. The SD60 was equipped with a 3,800 horsepower, 16-cylinder, turbocharged 710G3A prime mover. Five years later, EMD began offering the SD60 with the wide nose “safety” cab with the infamous “Tri-Clops” 3-piece windshield, thus creating the SD60M. The term “Tri-clops” is a popular railfan nick name that refers to the original 3-window cab design. Union Pacific was the first road to order these new SD60M locomotives followed by Burlington Northern and SOO Line. BN’s SD60M locomotives went on to the merged BNSF while the SOO Line units went to Canadian Pacific. Some of the BNSF units found more mileage with Norfolk Southern and in lease service for CEFX.

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