{"product_id":"in-stock-athearn-genesis-athg18288-ho-fp45-locomotive-cb-q-9997","title":"Athearn Genesis ATHG18288 HO FP45 Locomotive, CB\u0026Q #9997","description":"\u003ch3 id=\"consumerWebCopy\"\u003ePROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn By the early 1960’s the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) was at a big disadvantage. Their 567 engine, in use for over 20 years, had reached it’s peak at 2,500 horsepower in a turbocharged 16-cylinder version. EMD released a new 645 engine in 1966. The most powerful locomotive using this series of engine was the SD45, powered by a 20-cylinder turbocharged 645E engine producing 3600 horsepower. EMD then offered the V20 645E engine in the SDP45 in a standard hood configuration and longer frame to occomodate the steam generator needed for passenger service. The EMD SDP45 was a good passenger locomotive, but to the Santa Fe Railway it did not look the part. EMD therefore designed a lightweight “cowl” body to cover the locomotive, though it did not, as in earlier cab units, provide any structural strength, which remained in the frame. The cowl provided sleeker looks, better aerodynamics at speed, and allowed the crew to enter the engine compartment en route for diagnostics and maintenance. After sponsoring the development of the FP45 passenger locomotive, the Santa Fe requested a similar freight locomotive from Electro-Motive. Where the FP45 was an SDP45 wrapped in a full-width Cowl carbody, the new F45 was essentially an SD45 given the same treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1967, passenger service in the US was a dim prospect. Most roads were losing money on the trains, and looking for any reason they could think of to abandon service. The Burlington, however, was in a unique position. Not only did they constitute one-third of the conglomerate that hosted the world-famous California Zephyr, but they also operated a substantial commuter service in the Chicago area. To that end, the Q ordered three EMD FP45 locomotives in 1967 (two to power the CZ, and one as a reserve). They reasoned that, should the CZ falter, these units could easily be adapted to commuter service. * * This is an alternate timeline; unfortunately, the CB\u0026amp;Q did not purchase EMD FP45 locomotives. However, we think that they would look great in passenger service hauling the California Zephyr from Chicago to Denver, or heading up a fleet of bi-levels in commuter service - with these Legendary Liveries units, you can.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wrapDiv\" id=\"featureListDiv\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 id=\"featureList\"\u003eF45 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"row\" id=\"featureListDiv\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-12 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFull cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber trainline hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber MU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWalkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFlush mounted port hole window glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFlexicoil-C sideframes with high brake cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth \u0026amp; 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