The Prototype: Between 1964 and 1966, EMD built a total of 360 six-axle 2,500 hp SD35 locomotives. An additional 35 steam generator-equipped SDP 35 locos were also built. From the time they entered service through the 1980's, the SD-35 was found in road service on both large and mid-sized roads across the US. Today, the number of SD-35's in active service has dwindled to a select few with Montana Rail Link now being the primary operator of this prototype.
The Model: The Atlas EMD SD-35 features: dual flywheel equipped 5 pole motor, low friction drive, DCC ready or with factory DCC installed and blackened metal wheels.
- Factory installed AccuMate™ magnetic knuckle couplers
- Rapido Couplers included in the box
- Painted hand rails and end rails
- Golden-white LED's
- Scale speed™ motor