This is a Kato 1763128 N ATSF SD45 #5384. Notable as the first locomotive with an engine larger than 16 cylinders upon its introduction in 1965, the EMD SD45 was used on nearly every railroad at one time or another. Over the course of six years, EMD built a whopping 1260 SD45 locomotives for freight use on more than 25 railroads, with many more acquiring them second-hand. The SD45, while sharing the same common frame as the EMD SD40, was distinguished by a number of characteristics such as the flared radiator that stretched across the side of the locomotive’s long hood. Several SD45 locomotives are still preserved and in service today.

SPSF Kodachrome: The Southern Pacific and Sante Fe railroads attempted to merge their companies in the 1980s; in anticipation, a number of locomotives were painted in a paint scheme that combined the SP red with Santa Fe’s distinct Warbonnet decoration. The intention was for each locomotive to carry the SPSF logo, but before they could be completed the merger was denied by Interstate Commerce Commission. A fair number of locomotives remained in this paint scheme, carrying either the SP or SF designation to identify which railroad they belonged to. This particular paint scheme was nicknamed the Kodachrome scheme, due to its similarity to the distinct coloring of Kodak film of the same name.

Its key features are:
DCC Ready
Drop-in Decoder Compatible with: Digitrax DN163K1B & TCS K1D4
5 Pole Motor with Flywheel
All Wheel Electrical Pickup
Blackened Metal Wheels
Directional LED Headlights
Illuminated, Pre-Printed Numberboards
Great Northern Big Sky Blue Units include a Customer Applied GN Logo to Match Prototype
Magnetic Knuckle Couplers
Shock Absorber Construction

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. The horn is missing from this unit and is not included. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of this item as well as the underframe. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Kato
Model Number: 176-3128
Road Name: Atchison Topeka Santa Fe (ATSF)

Scale/Era: N Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The SKU for this item is 5974905.

Product Id: 11635984