Scaletrains HO SDL39 EMD hood unit (2023)
Model overview
Milwaukee Road 588 at Austin, Minnesota in March 1982. ©Public Domain
SDL39 EMD hood unit
Scale: HO Gauge (1:87 Scale)
Manufacturer: Scaletrains - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2023
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Manufacturer: Scaletrains - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2023
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Aerial Bell Bodyside doors Door handles Drain cocks Etched Radiator Grille Exhausts Fan Grill (etched) Fan(s) Handrails Horn(s) Jumper cables Lamp irons Lifting points Pipe work Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) Roof grilles (etched) Side grilles (etched) Vents Walking platforms |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Snowplough |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Air tank Footsteps Fuel tank Sanding gear Speedometer cable |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Knuckle Coupling |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
12 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Working cosmetic features |
Sliding side windows |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for dual sugar cube speakers |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights Ground lights Instrument panel lighting Lit number boards Walkway lighting |