Athearn RTR SD38 DCC w/ Sound Norfolk Southern (ex-Conrail)

Athearn RTR SD38 DCC w/ Sound Norfolk Southern (ex-Conrail) #3805

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SD38 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: 

  • Separately applied wire grab irons
  • Standard 81" low nose without headlight or brake unless noted
  • Standard cab with dual beam sealed headlight and glare shields unless noted
  • See-through cab windows
  • Fixed-position cab side windows
  • Oil-bath or Paper air filters per prototype
  • Ribbed or smooth blower housing per prototype
  • Standard dustbin unless noted
  • See-through dynamic brake and radiator fans
  • Dynamic or non dynamic brakes per prototype
  • Dynamic brake vent per prototype
  • Non-turbo exhaust stacks
  • Chicken wire radiator grilles unless noted
  • "F" painted on short hood end unless noted
  • 2600, 3200 or 4000 gallon fuel tank per prototype
  • Air tank
  • Printed numberboards
  • Fine scale handrails
  • Fully assembled and ready-to-run
  • McHenry® scale knuckle spring couplers
  • DCC Ready 21-pin NEM Quick Plug technology
  • Genesis motor retrofit kit ATHG63839 compatible
  • Highly-detailed, injection molded body
  • Painted and printed for realistic decoration
  • Bi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains consistent
  • All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
  • All-wheel electrical pickup
  • 5-pole skew wound motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operation
  • Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
  • Recommended radius: 22"

 

SOUND EQUPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE

  • Onboard Econami Sound 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
  • Excellent Slow speed control
  • Effect lighting (if applicable) using F5 and/or F6
  • Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
  • Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes

ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:

#3805

  • White patch with black numbers
  • Faded paint effect
  • Triple clasp brakes
  • Large fuel tank
  • Rear mounted Leslie 3 chime horn
  • Front ditch lights
  • Angled cab roof antenna
  • Prime A/C
  • Small EMD plow 

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