Description
EMD SD60M “TRI-CLOPS ’ DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
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.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.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.
MODEL FEATURES:MODEL FEATURES:
Coupler cut leversCoupler cut levers
MU standsMU stands
Windshield wipersWindshield wipers
Wire grab ironsWire grab irons
Lit number boardsLit number boards
Lit class lights, if equippedLit class lights, if equipped
Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equippedLit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped
Bell placement & type per prototypeBell placement & type per prototype
Bell placement & type per prototypeBell placement & type per prototype
EMD HTC trucks with animated bearing capsEMD HTC trucks with animated bearing caps
Speed recorder unless notedSpeed recorder unless noted
See-through cab windows and full cab interiorSee-through cab windows and full cab interior
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearanceFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
McHenry scale knuckle couplers – Kadee compatibleMcHenry scale knuckle couplers – Kadee compatible
DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connectorDCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
FlexibleTrainline and MU hosesFlexibleTrainline and MU hoses
Walkway treadWalkway tread
Lift ringsLift rings
Sanding linesSanding lines
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and moreScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrainGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operationAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flowAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of trackWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
LED Lighting for realistic appearanceLED Lighting for realistic appearance
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling powerHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Accurately painted and printed paint schemesAccurately painted and printed paint schemes
Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storagePackaging securely holds for the model for safe storage
Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storagePackaging securely holds for the model for safe storage
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 soundOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
Dual cube speakers for optimal sound qualityDual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
Sound units operate in both DC and DCCSound units operate in both DC and DCC
Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC modeFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DCEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
All functions NMRA compatible in DCC modeAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
Precision slow speed controlPrecision slow speed control
Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lightsProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changesMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
CV chart included in the boxCV chart included in the box
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