WalthersMainline EMD SD50 (910-20389) | Reading & Northern #5018 | DCC | ESU LokSound | HO Scale

This WalthersMainline EMD SD50 is perfect for heavy freight service on your HO Scale railroad. As demand for higher-horsepower units and better fuel economy continued to grow in the late 1970s, EMD began testing a new six-axle model in 1979, which entered production as the SD50 in 1981. Like the prototype, this locomotive is a great addition to your railroad's fleet of heavy diesel road units. The WalthersMainline SD50 has the features you want to make it a star performer on your layout:

• One time run of these road numbers, order now - limited quantity available!
• Prototypes in main line, regional and lease-fleet service from 1984 to the present
• Detailed HT-C truck sideframes
• Revised and corrected dynamic brake intake grilles
• Anti-slip detail on walkways
• See-through step treads
• Phase Two shell with molded drill starter points for grab irons in EMD SD50-60 Diesel Detail Kit (#910-256) sold separately
• Pre-installed 28mm round speaker in standard all DC and DCC models
• 21-pin DCC plug in all models
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers
• Phase II body shell includes molded drill starter points for grab irons in EMD SD50-60 Diesel Detail Kit (#910-256), sold separately

Equipped with ESU sound and DCC for use on DCC and DC layouts featuring: 

• 4 Function outputs with brightness control by CV
• Fully DCC compatible
• 14, 28, 128 speed steps
• Dual-mode DC-DCC
• Four air horns changeable by CV (Nathan K3LA, Nathan P3, Leslie RS3L, Nathan K5LA, Nathan P5)
• Two bell sounds changeable by CVs (Steel Air Bell, Graham White E-Bell)

Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:

• Five-pole skew-wound motor for reliable, trouble free operation
• 14:1 gear ratio for exceptional slow-speed performance
• Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit running
• All-wheel drive and electrical pickup for exceptional pulling power
• Dual-machined brass flywheels for smooth motor operation
• Heavy die-cast metal chassis keeps the SD50 on track
• RP-25 metal wheels
• Constant and directional LED headlights

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