Athearn Genesis G18381 HO Scale EMD F45 Great Northern GN 434 DCC & Sound CM&W Over-sized tall tread is second-to-none

Over-sized tall tread is second-to-none in durability

dive bombing

end ladders and brake wheel

Long hood with or without dynamic brake detail used where appropriate

Athearn Genesis G18381 HO Scale EMD F45 Great Northern GN 434 DCC & Sound CM&W Over-sized tall tread is second-to-noneAthearn Genesis G18381 HO Scale EMD F45 Great Northern GN 434 DCC & Sound By the early 1960s the Electro Motive Division (EMD) was at a big disadvantage. Their 567 engine, in use for over 20 years, had reached its peak at 2,500 horsepower in a turbocharged 16 cylinder version. EMD released a new 645 engine in 1966. The most powerful locomotive using this series of engine was the SD45, powered by a 20 cylinder turbocharged 645E engine producing 3600