PROTO 2000 by WALTHERS

HO Scale

READY-TO_RUN 

EMD SD45 - 

Tsunami(R) Sound & DCC - 

- Santa Fe #5374

EMD SD45 - Tsunami(R) Sound & DCC - PROTO 2000(TM) -- Santa Fe #5374

DCC and SOUND 

FACTORY INSTALLED

OUT - OF - PRODUCTION Locomotives

DISCONTINUED By the Manufacturer

Lettered for the:

SANTA FE

FEATURES:

* Limited Edition - One Time Run of These Engine Numbers

* SoundTraxx(R) Tsunami(R) Sound & DCC Full-function decoder with all control, sound and lighting effects.

 

* LED Constant & Directional Headlights

 * RP-25 Metal Wheels

 * Proto MAX(TM) Metal Knuckle Couplers

 Built: 1965-71; some still in service as of early 2011. Several preserved and operating museum units.

 

Primary assignment: Road freight service.

* Prototype-Specific Detailing * 

* Magnetic Knuckle Couplers 

* All-Wheel Drive & Electrical Pickup 

* Machined Brass Flywheel 

* Constant & Directional Headlights 

* RP-25 Wheels 

* Heavy Die Cast Chassis 

* Five-Pole Skew-Wound Motor 

* Factory-Installed Sound & DCC Sound can be operated with standard DC power pack or DCC controllers. 

Sound features include: Diesel Engine, Horn, Bell, Squealing Brakes, Doppler Effect, Air Let Off (in neutral), Headlight, and Trailer which mutes whistle and bell for double heading.

 

By 1964, six-axle diesels were rapidly evolving from low speed luggers to fast freight engines. EMD continuously updated its Special Duty (SD) series with new models, and celebrated New Years Day 1966 by unveiling six locos powered by variations of its new 645 prime mover. At the top was the SD45, with an enormous 20-cylinder prime mover cranking out 3600 horsepower. Timing couldn't have been better as American railroads experienced a surge in traffic and were ready to modernize their fleets. The SD45 proved popular for all types of assignments, and 1,260 were built through late 1971, when it was replaced by the SD45-2. Retirements began in earnest in the 1980s, but many were rebuilt and eventually sold to regional railroads. As of 2011, a few are still in use, and several are preserved in museums.

HISTORY:

By 1964, six-axle diesels were rapidly evolving from low speed luggers to fast freight engines. EMD continuously updated its Special Duty (SD) series with new models, and celebrated New Years Day 1966 by unveiling six locos powered by variations of its new 645 prime mover. At the top was the SD45, with an enormous 20-cylinder prime mover cranking out 3600 horsepower. Timing couldn't have been better as American railroads experienced a surge in traffic and were ready to modernize their fleets. The SD45 proved popular for all types of assignments, and 1,260 were built through late 1971, when it was replaced by the SD45-2. Retirements began in earnest in the 1980s, but many were rebuilt and eventually sold to regional railroads. As of 2011, a few are still in use, and several are preserved in museums.

" These have been highly sought after Units 

SHIPPING:

 We do combine shipping on multiple purchases.  If you do a Buy It Now the transaction requires immediate payment for each item separately. 

What you need to do is put it in the shopping cart and then when you go to checkout it will recalculate the shipping and combine the items for you. 

If you pay first I am unable to make any adjustment because ebay has then taken its fees on the shipping as well.  If you have a concern message me and I can work something out for you.

 

THIS IS AN ASSEMBLED Item

The item is NEW in the original box from old stock 

 

PERSONAL INVENTORY:

Many of these unique items are from my personal inventory which was accumulated over the years.   They are hard to part with but due to downsizing in retirement they too are looking for a good home which can appreciate and enjoy them.

 

STORE INVENTORY:

Having discontinued my Hobby Store and left frigid “Minne-Snow-Da” I have relocated and retired to the warmer part of the country, Down to Sunny TEXAS.   

I will be Liquidating the remaining stock. 

I will be listing items over the next year or so clearing them out.

Please see the photos we take actual photos of each item

Most of these items are New in the box removed only to take photos of them.