In 1966, EMD updated its locomotive catalog with entirely new models, all powered by the new 645 diesel engine. The SD39 had 2,300 hp from a turbocharged V12. The SD39 had the smallest prime mover of the SD locomotives in the EMD catalog. 54 were built for American railroads.
In the late 1980s, Copper Basin RY picked up some surplus Ex-SP SD39’s for their copper concentrate trains in AZ. When purchased, they were kept pretty close to the old SP-specs other than the removal of some of the oscillating lights and the bell being moved to the long hood. They were repainted into this unique copper and grey paint scheme. Our models depict these details such as: front and rear large plows, rear brake wheel, P-3 Horns, FARR grilles, removed red warning lights, and road number-specific trucks and headlight placement.
ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:302Ex-SP 5321High-mounted brake cylinder trucksRelocated headlightUnique front and rear stripe patternP-3 horn with mis-matched bellsRemoved red warning lightsModified L-window cabWhip antennas
303Ex-SP 5323Low-mounted brake cylinder trucksUnique front and rear stripe patternP-3 hornRemoved red warning lightsModified L-window cabWhip antennasWhite painted roof
304Ex-SP 5324Low-mounted brake cylinder trucksUnique front and rear stripe patternP-3 hornRemoved red warning lightsModified L-window cabWhip antennasWhite painted roof
FEATURES:Separately applied air tanksCoupler cut leversRubber MU hosesPhoto-etch stainless steel windshield wipersFine scale handrailsNon-sound version features 21-pin NEM DCC plugSee-through dynamic brake and radiator fansCurved radiator fan grab ironExhaust stackFrame-mounted bell (unless noted)Detailed 4,000 gallon fuel tank (unless different capacity is noted)Flexicoil-C trucks with high or low brake cylinders (per prototype)McHenry scale knuckle spring couplersSee-through cab windowsBi-directional LED lightingAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operationAll-wheel electrical pickup5-pole motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operationWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of trackPainted and printed for realistic decorationHighly-detailed, injection molded bodyMinimum radius: 18″Recommended radius: 22″
PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipmentFaded base colors matched to the prototypePerfect starting point for adding grime and rust
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