EMD SD50
(ESU Sound and DCC)

Chessie System  No. 8576

Limited Edition!

As demand for higher-horsepower units and better fuel economy continued to grow in the late 1970s, EMD began testing a new six-axle model in 1979, which entered production as the SD50 in 1981.

Like the prototype, this locomotive is a great addition to your railroad's fleet of heavy diesel road units.

• Prototypes in service 1981 to present in main line, regional and lease-fleet service
• All-new drive including newly tooled power trucks and HT-C sideframes
• Open grating on steps
• Updated shell with molded drill starter points for grab irons in EMD SD50-60 Diesel Detail Kit (WA-910-256) sold separately
• RP-25 metal wheels
• Proto MAX™ metal knuckle couplers
• Equipped with ESU sound and DCC
• 4 Function outputs with brightness control by CV
• 14, 28, 128 speed steps
• Dual-mode DC-DCC
• 4 Air horns changeable by CVs
• 2 Bells changeable by CVs
• Same powerful drive as WalthersProto® locos
• 5-pole skew-wound motor
• 14:1 gear ratio
• Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation
• All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
• Dual machined brass flywheels
• Heavy die-cast metal chassis
• Constant and directional LED headlights
• Alternate horns and bells
• CV163 = Nathan K3LA Horn (default)
• CV163 = Nathan P3 Horn
• CV163 = Leslie RS3L Horn
• CV163 = Nathan K5LA Horn
• CV163 = Nathan P5 Horn
• CV164 = Steel Air Bell (default)
• CV164 = Graham White E-Bell

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