HO G2 SD80MAC CSXT/YN3 #4590

Introduction

With the increase in available adhesion and tractive effort due to AC-traction technology, an unofficial horsepower race between the two dominant locomotive builders was on.

The SD80MAC was the first EMD locomotive to utilize a V20 engine since the SD45 series. For Conrail, the SD80MACs were the first AC-traction diesel locomotives on the roster. These locomotives became Conrail’s choice for handling long and heavy coal trains on their Pittsburgh and Boston Lines, also over their Allegheny Mountain routes in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and New York.

After the split-up of Conrail in 1999, the SD80MACs went to CSX Transportation, and Norfolk Southern. Eventually NS traded with CSX to acquire the remaining SD80MACs becoming the sole operator of these models to date.

CSX FEATURES:

• Former CR units
• Operating forward and reverse red marker lights
• Correct horn and antennas per road number
• Approved by CSX experts

Just as a batch of SD80MAC’s were sent to NS after the CR split, CSX acquired a batch as well. After a short period of running around patched, they were all repainted into CSX’s “YN3” scheme. Only one, CSX 801 (which was renumbered to 4591), received the “YN2” scheme. It eventually got the YN3 treatment.

ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:

#4590

• YN3 repaint
• “Spirit of Benning”
• Leslie 3-chime horn
• white painted roof with GPS dome.

#4600

• YN3 repaint
• K-5 horn
• white painted roof with GPS dome.

SD80MAC SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

• Brand new model previously only available in brass
• Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
• DCC-ready features Quick Plugplug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
• Accurately painted and printed paint schemes
• Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, photographs, and more
• Coupler cut levers
• Rubber MU hoses
• Trainline hose
• See-through cab windows
• Full cab interior
• Walkway tread
• Windshield wipers
• Lift rings
• Wire grab irons
• Sander lines
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
• McHenryscale knuckle couplers – Kadeecompatible
• Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, and precision machined flywheels
• 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
• Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage

GENESIS 2.0 FEATURES:

• By integrating and pioneering some of the latest model advancements in the industry, Athearn is redefining model fidelity with Genesis 2.0
• Etched, see-through walkway steps
• Illuminated number boards
• Illuminated ground lights
• DCC+Sound models feature dual Sugarcube speakers for optimal sound quality