Athearn G28181 HO SD80MAC W/DCC/Sound – Conrail #4108

SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE
• Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
• Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
• Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
• Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
• Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
• All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
• Precision slow speed control
• Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
• Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
• CV chart included in the box
PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
With the increase in available adhesion and tractive effort due to AC-traction
technology, an unofficial horsepower race between the two dominant
locomotive builders was on.
The SD80MAC was the first EMD locomotive to utilize a V20 engine since
the SD45 series. For Conrail, the SD80MACs were the first AC-traction diesel
locomotives on the roster. These locomotives became Conrail’s choice for
handling long and heavy coal trains on their Pittsburgh and Boston Lines, also
over their Allegheny Mountain routes in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia,
and New York.
After the split-up of Conrail in 1999, the SD80MACs went to CSX
Transportation, and Norfolk Southern. Eventually NS traded with CSX to
acquire the remaining SD80MACs becoming the sole operator of these
models to date.

SD80MAC SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
• Brand new model previously only available in brass
• Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
• DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin
NEM connector
• Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes
• Scaled from prototype resources including drawings,
photographs, and more
• Coupler cut levers • Rubber MU hoses
• Trainline hose • See-through cab windows
• Full cab interior • Walkway tread
• Windshield wipers • Lift rings
• Wire grab irons • Sander lines
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
• McHenry® scale knuckle couplers – Kadee® compatible
• Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, and precision
machined flywheels
• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
• All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
• LED Lighting for realistic appearance
• Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
• Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage
GENESIS 2.0 FEATURES:
By integrating and pioneering some of the latest model advancements in
the industry, Athearn is redefining model fidelity with Genesis 2.0
• Etched, see-through walkway steps
• Illuminated number boards
• Illuminated ground lights
• DCC+Sound models feature dual Sugarcube speakers for optimal
sound quality

PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE
• Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment
• Faded base colors matched to the prototype
• Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust

LEGENDARY LIVERIES
What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate
answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint
schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing,
or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled
locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun
and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the
ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”