Atlas 40005582 N Scale EMD SD45 Diesel Erie Lackawanna EL 3602 DCC & Sound Clear Body Mud Boss Side-mounted hood bell

Side-mounted hood bell

Some units were equipped with an APU (auxiliary power unit) mounted on the walkway

and ready for take-off

The structure features chamfered silver edging

Athearn 87324 HO Scale RTR EMD SD40 Santa Fe ATSF 5002 DCC Sound

Atlas 40005582 N Scale EMD SD45 Diesel Erie Lackawanna EL 3602 DCC & Sound Clear Body Mud Boss Side-mounted hood bellAtlas 40005582 N Scale EMD SD45 Diesel Erie Lackawanna EL 3602 DCC & Sound During the 1960s the demand for high HP locomotives drove EMD and competitor GE to continue to push the limits of locomotive design. During the time when 3,000 HP 16 cylinder prime movers were the norm, EMD made the decision to introduce a 20 cylinder, 3600 HP design. Introduced in 1965, the SD45, with its distinctive flared radiator design, was purchased by many major US