MTH 20-2708-1 SEABOARD #8507 SD50 DIESEL W/PROTO 2.0

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This loco is like new in box msrp $429.95 DONT MISS THIS GREAT DEAL!!!! EVERYTHING WORKS LIKE NEW . THIS LOCO HAS 33 MILES ON THE DCS OD. Product Line: Premier Roadname: SEABOARD SD50 Diesel Engine With Proto-Sound 2.0 - Seaboard Product Number: 20-2708-1 M.S.R.P. $ 429.95 First appeared in: 2006 Volume 2 EMD's "50 Series" diesel locomotives of the mid-1980s were the product of the most extensive testing in the company's 50-year history. Both the four-axle, four-motor GP50 and the six-axle, six-motor SD50 utilized a new control system that substantially increased hauling capacity and reduced engine noise levels. The 3500 hp SD50 measured just 30" longer than the SD40-2 it replaced but differed substantially in appearance. Gone were the front and rear "porches" of the SD40-2 and the dynamic brake blisters on the sides of its hood. Under the SD50's longer hood, the dynamic brakes, which generate a lot of heat, were relocated from a position over the hot engine to a cleaner, cooler area just behind the cab. The SD50 also introduced EMD's new "Super Series" control system, which included a radar unit for measuring true ground speed and electronic monitoring of the electrical equipment. A primary benefit of the new control system was its ability to maximize rail adhesion by automatically applying short bursts of sand as needed to maintain read more