Athearn Genesis G18275 HO Scale EMD FP45 Santa Fe ATSF 5943 DC Roadname_UP - SP As passenger trains became longer

As passenger trains became longer and heavier with the conversion to steel car construction

500 cars in a reefer configuration designated as the R7

Since 1982

Length: 530mm

Athearn 81598 HO Scale BethGon Coalporter Conrail CR

Athearn Genesis G18275 HO Scale EMD FP45 Santa Fe ATSF 5943 DC Roadname_UP - SP As passenger trains became longerAthearn Genesis G18275 HO Scale EMD FP45 Santa Fe ATSF 5943 DC By the early 1960s the Electro Motive Division (EMD) was at a big disadvantage. Their 567 engine, in use for over 20 years, had reached its peak at 2,500 horsepower in a turbocharged 16 cylinder version. EMD released a new 645 engine in 1966. The most powerful locomotive using this series of engine was the SD45, powered by a 20 cylinder turbocharged 645E engine producing 3600 horsepower.