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Fan housings for SD-45 Model Information:
Do you want BIG locomotives for your G-Gauge railroad? Do you desire the
large locomotives of big-time railroading for your outdoor model railroad
empire? Then Aristo-Craft has the locomotive for you! Our finely crafted
SD-45 is based on the 3600 horse power locomotive built by EMD between 1966
and 1971. Our superbly detailed model includes working directional headlights,
detailed and lit cab, smoke, metal grad irons, handrails and lift rings.
The Aristo-Craft SD-45 will be over two feet in length. It will ride on
a pair of our new three axle dual motor ball bearing equipped power trucks.
The prototype used for Aristo-Craft's SD-45 was found in the Norfolk Western
Railroad Museum in Roanoke Virginia. Our SD-45 is sure to be a fine addition
to any G-gauge layout.
Prototype Information:
In 1966 Electo-Motive Division of GM (EMD) introduced the 3600 horsepower
SD-45 for the domestic locomotive market. With its distinctive flared radiators,
the SD-45 captured a large share of new locomotive production during the
late 1960's. Purchased by many class one railroads in the United States,
the popularity of the SD-45 faded in the early 1970's due to rising fuel
prices and higher maintenance costs when compared to EMD's 3000 horsepower
SD-40. During the 1980's and 90's the SD-45's found new life on regional
railroads across North America. The SD-45's where also rebuilt and equipped
with new engines (prime movers) during this period. SD-45's can still be
found today on many railroads across the United States and Canada.
Prototype Photo: The Model Railroad Club, Inc.
Prototype Photo: Michael J. Hauptmann Collection
SD-45 Diesel Locomotive (ART-22400 Series) Features:
- Two 3 Axle Ball Bearing Efficient Power Trucks
- 2 Motors per Truck with Low Amperage Draw
- Modular Electrical Connections and Car Body
- Operating Diesel Smoke Unit
- Lighted Front & Rear Headlights and Number Boards
- Interior Cab Lighting and Interior Cab Details
- Lighted Porches and Operating Red Marker Lights
- Solid Metal Railings and Lift Rings
- Clear Plastic Windows with Opening Side Windows
- Super Detailing including Windshield Wipers, See Through Steps, and M.U.
Hoses
- Operating AAR Knuckle Couplers
- Fifteen Pounds of Locomotive for Better Performance
- Prototypical Painting, Lettering, and Road Numbers
- Quality Water Resistant Speaker Included for the Sound System of Your
Choice
ALL FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
MINIMUM OF 8 FOOT DIAMETER CURVES REQUIRED
PRODUCT NUMBERS & ROAD NAMES
22400 EMD SD-45 UNDECORATED
22401 EMD SD-45 SOUTHERN PACIFIC (SP)
22403 EMD SD-45 SANTA FE (ATSF)
22404 EMD SD-45 RIO GRANDE (DRGW)
22405 EMD SD-45 UNION PACIFIC (UP)
22409 EMD SD-45 PENNSYLVANIA
22410 EMD SD-45 CSX
22411 EMD SD-45 BURLINGTON NORTHERN
22491 EMD SD-45 SANTA FE (ATSF) WARBONNET
ALL FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Not all images of products are available. Photos often of pre-production models. Appearance of actual model may vary from picture. See notes under product lists or at bottom of pages for further information.
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