Athearn Genesis G18268 HO Scale EMD F45 Fanta Fe ATSF 5918 DC On-Road - AWD Car 500-horsepower road diesels built by

500-horsepower road diesels built by GE beginning in 1959 and in use into the 1980s

which would see them released into general service across North America

Fits Forward Trans only with 12

and when combined with the lightweight design and high-tech materials

Limited-Edition - one time run of these roadnumbers

Athearn Genesis G18268 HO Scale EMD F45 Fanta Fe ATSF 5918 DC On-Road - AWD Car 500-horsepower road diesels built byAthearn Genesis G18268 HO Scale EMD F45 Fanta Fe ATSF 5918 DC By the early 1960s the Electro Motive Division (EMD) was at a big disadvantage. Their 567 engine, in use for over 20 years, had reached its peak at 2,500 horsepower in a turbocharged 16 cylinder version. EMD released a new 645 engine in 1966. The most powerful locomotive using this series of engine was the SD45, powered by a 20 cylinder turbocharged 645E engine producing 3600 horsepower.