Just saw on Athearn's website that the new Genesis SDF45's are to be released shortly. They look really cool and come with and without sound and DCC. Below are some more details about these new models. Roads: Santa Fe, Milwaukee Road and Great Northern. MSRP: $239.99 (w/sound, DCC)
Key Features
All new tooling
Genesis driveline with dynamically balanced five pole skew wound motor and dual flywheels
All-wheel drive and electrical pick-up
Factory installed onboard sound and DCC decoder
All DC mode sound features are operated by a wireless handheld remote. No additional control box is required to operate advanced sounds
Cab interior
Detailed multi-piece fuel tanks
Wire grab irons
Metal lift rings
See-through fans
Celcon handrails
Photo-etched non-skid end walks
Flush mounted individual window 'glass'
Detailed Information
Each of the following details are specific to railroad and era and may not be available on each locomotive:
Dynamic brakes
Snowplow or streamlined pilot
Flush or hinged number boards
Rectangular or oval cab door windows
Selectable effect lighting
Photo-etched metal and see-through molded intake grilles
As built or rebuilt pilots and cut levers
High or low headlights with appropriate housings
Air conditioner, beacon, antennae
Lost wax casting brass horns
Athearn F45 Artwork
