Atlas 40005580 N Scale EMD SD45 Diesel Southern Pacific SP 9108 DCC & Sound Clear Body - SC In late summer

In late summer

Magnetic retaining system reduces risk of thrown magnets in the worst of conditions

when GE uprated its prime mover to 4000 horsepower and changed the model’s name to “Dash 8

75" (1365mm) from ballast

Atlas 40005580 N Scale EMD SD45 Diesel Southern Pacific SP 9108 DCC & Sound Clear Body - SC In late summerAtlas 40005580 N Scale EMD SD45 Diesel Southern Pacific SP 9108 DCC & Sound During the 1960s the demand for high HP locomotives drove EMD and competitor GE to continue to push the limits of locomotive design. During the time when 3,000 HP 16 cylinder prime movers were the norm, EMD made the decision to introduce a 20 cylinder, 3600 HP design. Introduced in 1965, the SD45, with its distinctive flared radiator design, was purchased by many major US