{"product_id":"preorder-athearn-ho-1533-gp50-locomotive-conrail-4500-legendary-liveries-215-04","title":"PREORDER Athearn HO -1533 GP50 Locomotive, Conrail #4500 (Legendary Liveries)","description":"DCC AND SOUND EQUIPPED \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The EMD GP50 is a 4-axle diesel road switcher locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1980 and 1985. It is powered by a 16-cylinder EMD 645F3B diesel engine, which can produce between 3,500 and 3,600 hp. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A total of 278 examples of this locomotive were built. The GP50 retains the same overall length of 59 feet 2 inches as the other GP dash-2 series locomotives built in the same era. It utilized GM ’s D87 traction motor enabling it to produce a starting tractive effort of 65,000 pounds, with a continuous rating of 62,400 pounds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The most significant difference in the GP50 from earlier designs like the GP40 was upgraded components (like a turbocharger silencer and new type of blower housing) and increased horsepower. The locomotive also introduced a new \"anti-wheel-slip\" technology where the locomotive horsepower output was reduced if a wheel slip condition was introduced. It also included features already common on earlier models such as dynamic braking (a system for temporarily employing traction motors as generators and using the resulting electromotive force to slow the train), and an airtight hood that kept out dust, dirt and other particles from reaching internal components. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e FEATURES:\u003cbr\u003e Factory installed Celcon handrails\u003cbr\u003e Individually applied wire formed grab irons\u003cbr\u003e 5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for trouble free operation\u003cbr\u003e See-through cab windows\u003cbr\u003e LED Illuminated front and rear headlights, ditch lights, and beacons (where applicable to the prototype)\u003cbr\u003e Replacement parts available\u003cbr\u003e All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003cbr\u003e All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003cbr\u003e Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003cbr\u003e Separately-applied horns\u003cbr\u003e McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers\u003cbr\u003e Nickel plated, blackened machined wheels machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brand of track\u003cbr\u003e Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box\u003cbr\u003e Painted and printed for realistic decoration\u003cbr\u003e Highly-detailed, injection-molded body\u003cbr\u003e Minimum radius: 18\" - Recommended radius: 22\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e LEGENDARY LIVERIES:\u003cbr\u003e 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?\"","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42187353686098,"sku":"ATH-1533-PRE","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/ATH-1533_A0_Y0HNB96H.jpg?v=1784736296","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/preorder-athearn-ho-1533-gp50-locomotive-conrail-4500-legendary-liveries-215-04","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}