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KATO HO SCALE EMD SD80MAC NS 7213
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PROTOTYPE INFORMATION:
The SD80MAC is one of today's most powerful locomotives, seen throughout North America on Class I mainline railroads, weighing in at more than 400,000 pounds. With a length in excess of 80 feet, the SD80MAC is one of the heaviest and longest single diesel locomotive in the world.
The SD80/90MAC series was introduced by EMD in late 1995. Conrail was the first railroad to receive the SD80MAC in early 1996. As it would turn out, Conrail would be the only original buyer of this locomotive, even purchasing both of the demonstrator units. CSX and Norfolk Southern have since acquired these units.
The behemoth SD80MAC can generate up to 5,000 horsepower and has a maximum speed of the SD80MAC is 75 mph. It is equipped with the revolutionary radial truck, the EMD HTCR-II, capable of reducing the angle of wear between wheels and rail.
MODEL FEATURES:
The production of this HO-Scale SD80MAC includes two new roadnames for this popular model. All models are equipped with Kato's powerful five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels, White LED Headlights, Semi-Automatic Knuckle Couplers, MU Hoses, DCC Socket, Ditch Lights, 45" scale wheels, and separate Windshield Wipers.
Some detail pieces require hobbyist installation. While the models may physically be capable of operating on a 18" radius curve, it is recommended they be run on curves no smaller than 22" radius. Larger radius curves will yield better operation of these massive models.
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