{"product_id":"athearn-genesis-ho-scale-mp15ac-sp-2734-athg66267","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale MP15AC, SP #2734 [ATHG66267]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Athearn Genesis HO Scale MP15AC, SP #2734 [ATHG66267]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for heavier road switching power, SP turned to EMD in 1975 for 58 MP15AC’s to add to their roster. A small batch, #2732-2735 were used as slug mothers mated to a rebuilt EMD switcher slug for use in Roseville, California. Many of them were absorbed into the UP at the merger. After their tenure on the UP came to a close, quite a few found service on lease fleets and short lines still seen operating today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"consumerWebCopyDiv\" class=\"wrapDiv\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"consumerWebCopy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD MP15 is a light road switcher that was built between 1974 and 1980. It came in two designs, the MP15DC and the MP15AC. It was billed as replacement for the EMD SW1500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MP15DC’s standard Blomberg B trucks were capable of transition and road speeds up to 60 mph (97 km\/h), allowing use on road freights. Soon there was a demand for a model with an advanced AC drive system. The MP15AC replaced the MP15DC’s DC generator with an alternator producing AC power which is converted to DC for the traction motors with a silicon rectifier. The MP15AC is 1.5 ft (457 mm) longer than an MP15DC, the extra space being needed for the rectifier equipment. The alternator-rectifier combination is more reliable than a generator, and this equipment became the standard for new diesel-electric locomotive designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MP15AC is easily distinguished from the DC models. Instead of the front-mounted radiator intake and belt-driven fan used on all previous EMD switchers, these have intakes on the lower forward nose sides and electric fans. Side intakes allowed the unit to take in cooler air, and the electric fans improved a serious reliability issue found in its earlier DC sisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1970s railroads were starting to convert to AC power, the six largest buyers, Milwaukee (64), Southern Pacific (58), Seaboard Coast Line Railroad (45), Nacionales de México (25), Long Island (23), and Louisville \u0026amp; Nashville (10), were all buying AC road locomotives. 36 more units were sold to 8 other customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"wrapDiv\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"featureList\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMP15AC LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-12 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber trainline hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber MU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlomberg-B trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSander lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional constant lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkway Tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating ditch lights (if equipped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating ground lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadlight brightness remains constant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied photo-etched metal and injection molded detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately-painted and –printed paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth \u0026amp; quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging securely holds model for safe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement parts available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"wrapDiv\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"featureList\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSP FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-12 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan P3 horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHood-mounted bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSP style cab number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull SP light package on both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40955827257379,"sku":"ATHG66267","price":349.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2115\/8947\/files\/athearn-genesis-ho-scale-mp15ac-sp-2734-athg66267-1194626532.jpg?v=1758786479","url":"https:\/\/hobbytechtoys.com.au\/products\/athearn-genesis-ho-scale-mp15ac-sp-2734-athg66267","provider":"Hobbytech Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}