{"product_id":"preorder-athearn-ho-1157-gp60-atchison-topeka-santa-fe-4025-244-37","title":"PREORDER Athearn HO 1157 GP60, Atchison Topeka \u0026 Santa Fe #4025","description":"ECONAMI DCC AND SOUND EQUIPPED \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When the GP59's and GP60's were first introduced, three demonstrator versions of each type were tested and evaluated all around the USA by many railroads. The GP60 model proved to be popular with Western-based carriers initially, and was utilized on SP and ATSF high-speed intermodal service. NS acquired both GP59 and GP60 models. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After the mega-mergers in the 1990s, the GP60s found themselves in new paint schemes and in service for new railroads such as UP and BNSF. CSX began to acquire GP60s second hand after 2010. Being assigned to locals and yard jobs, these distinctive locomotives are still in service today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ATSF FEATURES:\u003cbr\u003e Beacon (effect in DCC)\u003cbr\u003e Nose ratchet brake\u003cbr\u003e Small front plow\u003cbr\u003e Late dynamic brakes\u003cbr\u003e Late EMD truck side frames\u003cbr\u003e Hood mounted horn\u003cbr\u003e Cab A\/C \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e FEATURES:\u003cbr\u003e Factory installed Celcon handrails\u003cbr\u003e Brake wheel or ratchet brake nose per prototype\u003cbr\u003e Individually applied wire formed grab irons\u003cbr\u003e See-through cab windows\u003cbr\u003e Separately-applied dvetail parts\u003cbr\u003e DCC Ready 21-pin NEM plug\u003cbr\u003e LED Illuminated front and rear headlights, ditch lights, and beacons (where applicable to the prototype)\u003cbr\u003e All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003cbr\u003e All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003cbr\u003e 5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for trouble free operation\u003cbr\u003e Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003cbr\u003e McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers\u003cbr\u003e Nickel plated, blackened machined wheels machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brand of track\u003cbr\u003e Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box\u003cbr\u003e Painted and printed for realistic decoration\u003cbr\u003e Highly-detailed, injection-molded body\u003cbr\u003e Minimum radius: 18\" - Recommended radius: 22\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:\u003cbr\u003e Onboard Econami Sound by SoundTraxx\u003cbr\u003e Sound units operate in both DC and DCC\u003cbr\u003e Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode\u003cbr\u003e Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC\u003cbr\u003e All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003cbr\u003e Excellent Slow speed control\u003cbr\u003e Effect lighting (if applicable) using F5 and\/or F6\u003cbr\u003e Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003cbr\u003e Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42870097215551,"sku":"ATH-1157-PRE","price":24.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/files\/fdh_image_placeholder_700x_1920x_ff2e3fd5-57ca-4b3b-8651-49bdc116c6b0.jpg?v=1774645298","url":"https:\/\/factorydirecthobbies.com\/products\/preorder-athearn-ho-1157-gp60-atchison-topeka-santa-fe-4025-244-37","provider":"Factory Direct Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}