Athearn Genesis G18383 HO Scale EMD F45 Montana Rail Link MRL 392 DCC & Sound Trucks - 3 Rail was the next to be

was the next to be rebuilt minus its cab

hard propeller shaft (short)

5-pole skew-wound motor

These three units gave NS mechanical personnel valuable feedback as the units toured the system

Athearn Genesis G18383 HO Scale EMD F45 Montana Rail Link MRL 392 DCC & Sound Trucks - 3 Rail was the next to beAthearn Genesis G18383 HO Scale EMD F45 Montana Rail Link MRL 392 DCC & Sound 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