HO Southern Pacific SD39 Model Railroad Train #5298

Southern Pacific SD39 Diesel Locomotive HO Scale #5298 Collector's Gem

Unleash your inner wanderer with this handcrafted treasure a whisper of bohemian charm and a splash of unexpected delight. Imagine sun-drenched afternoons spent lost in its story a tangible piece of adventure waiting to be embraced. It’s not just an item it’s a vibe a conversation starter a little piece of magic for your everyday.

$94.98 $189.95

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By the end of the SP in the mid 90's, a small handful of SD39's were used around the LA area, known as 'LA Basin Haulers'. They were used for heavy switching duties between Long Beach and West Colton, sometimes venturing off to other areas. Two of the numbers offered (5296 and 5298) were renumbered units to avoid conflict with similar numbered Rio Grande SD45's. They were assigned UP numbers, but were all retired before they could be renumbered. All 3 numbers feature unique faded paint and lettering effect per unit number, working beacon with DCC, large ballast boxes, removed gyralights, modified L-Window cab, rear brake wheel, roof mounted bell, large front plow, and P-3 horn.

Features:

Ex SP 5317
hi/low brake mounted trucks
late inertial grills
faded white lettering effect
patched numbers
Separately applied air tanks
Coupler cut levers
Rubber MU hoses
Photo-etch stainless steel windshield wipers
Fine scale handrails
Non-sound version features 21-pin NEM DCC plug
See-through dynamic brake and radiator fans
Curved radiator fan grab iron
Exhaust stack
Frame-mounted bell (unless noted)
Detailed 4000 gallon fuel tank (unless different capacity is noted)
Flexicoil-C trucks with high or low brake cylinders (per prototype)
McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers
See-through cab windows
Bi-directional LED lighting
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup
5-pole motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operation
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Painted and printed for realistic decoration
Highly-detailed, injection molded body
Minimum radius: 18'
Recommended radius: 22'