ATLAS Gold 40005234 presents the EMD SD60M locomotive in the iconic BNSF Railway #1452 livery, featuring orange, yellow, and black colors. It's an N scale model with ditch lights, DCC, and sound. Note that pictures might show a different road number. The SD - 50, introduced in the 1980s, had a 16 - cylinder, 3500 h.p. engine. Its longer frame relocated dynamic brake resistors. The SD - 60 visually resembled its predecessor but had an internal engine upgrade from 645F to 710G. You can tell them apart by the door panels. The 'wide nose' or 'safety cab' was an option in 1988 and got a slight contour change in 1991. Burlington Northern was the first to receive the revised model. This model has many great features. It comes with deck or pilot - mounted ditch lights as per the prototype, directional lighting, separate plow and winterization hatch for modelers, blackened wheels, a slower - speed motor for scale - like speeds, AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers, and Golden - White LEDs. For gold locomotives, DCC operation supports all programming modes, includes RailCom and RailComPlus, has flexible function key mapping, and 6 function outputs. Sound functionality offers over 20 effects, up to 16 user - selectable horns, 2 user - selectable bells, and 2 user - selectable synchronized brake squeals. It also has ESU’s Exclusive “Full Throttle” features for realistic running. AccuMate® couplers are licensed from AccuRail, Inc.

Using this ATLAS N scale EMD SD60M locomotive is a breeze. First, make sure your DCC system is set up correctly. You can easily program the locomotive using the available DCC - programming modes. When it comes to the sound functionality, just select your preferred horn, bell, and other sound effects. For installation, you can attach the separate plow and winterization hatch according to your preference. As for running the locomotive, the slower - speed motor helps it move at a scale - like speed, giving you a more realistic experience. When it comes to maintenance, keep the locomotive clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off any dust. Check the wheels regularly for any signs of wear and make sure they are clean. Also, be careful when handling the AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers to avoid damage. If you need to replace any parts, refer to the manufacturer's guidelines. Enjoy running your BNSF Railway locomotive!