Athearn Genesis 2.0 G75543 HO Scale SD60M Tri-Clops Canadian Pacific CP 6262
In 1984, EMD unveiled the first four SD60 demonstrator locomotives. The SD60 was equipped with a 3,800 horsepower, 16 cylinder, turbocharged 710G3A prime mover. Five years later, EMD began offering the SD60 with the wide nose “safety” cab with the infamous “Tri-Clops” 3-piece windshield, thus creating the SD60M. The term “Tri-clops” is a popular railfan nickname that refers to the original 3-window cab design.
Union Pacific was the first road to order these new SD60M locomotives followed by Burlington Northern and SOO Line. BN’s SD60M locomotives went on to the merged BNSF while the SOO Line units went to Canadian Pacific. Some of the BNSF units found more mileage with Norfolk Southern and in lease service for CEFX.
By the 2000’s, the 5 SOO SD60M’s slowly started to receive full CP repaints. They retained their rear number boards, but also gained rear ditch lights. Being a rarity, they have become a CP railfan favorite to catch and photograph.
FEATURES:
- Full CP repaints (ex-SOO)
- Front and rear illuminated number boards
- Front and rear ditch lights
- Winterization hatch
- Fresh repainted appearance
- Ex-SOO #6062
- Large front plow
- Firecracker antenna
- Llow nose door window
- Roof beacon (effect in DCC)
- Coupler cut levers
- Flexible Trainline and MU hoses
- MU stands
- Walkway tread
- Windshield wipers
- Lift rings
- Wire grab irons
- Sanding lines
- Lit number boards
- Lit class lights, if equipped
- Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped
- Bell placement & type per prototype
- Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes
- EMD HTC trucks with animated bearing caps
- Speed recorder unless noted
- See-through cab windows and full cab interior
- Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
- McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible
- DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
- Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
- Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
- All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
- All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- LED Lighting for realistic appearance
- Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
- Accurately painted and printed paint schemes
- Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage
- Minimum radius: 18” Recommended radius 22”
SPECIFICATIONS:
- DCC: Ready/21-Pin NEM
- SOUND: Ready
- PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: EMD
- Axles: 6
- LIGHTED: LED Lighting
- Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
- Is Assembly Required: No