N Scale KATO 176-5501 CR Conrail SD80MAC Diesel Locomotive #4105 DCC Ready

Test run only 20+ years ago. Make an offer on both if interested. In January 1996 Conrail added a brand new locomotive breed to their roster.

This new locomotive was the AC traction, 5,000 hp EMD SD80MAC and was the first model to use a 20-cylinder prime-mover since the SD45 series and Conrail's first and only independent order for AC power. In the coming months, EMD would build and the Juniata Locomotive Shop would finish 28 of these 80' 2 monsters for use on heavy trains on the Pittsburgh and Boston Lines. The SD45 series had a false reputation for being fuel hogs, however the SD80MAC's 20-710G3B has electronic fuel injection for increased efficiency and reduced emissions. The 80MAC makes use of the self-steering HTCR radial truck with large 45 wheels and flange lubricators for high adhesion and low rail wear.

By far the most important feature of the SD80MAC not found in any other Conrail locomotive until this time is alternating current (AC) traction motors which coupled with the previously mentioned features create adhesion of 35%. Among many other advances and improvements is the isolated cab, also found on the SD60I, to improve crew comfort and Integrated Cab Electronics.

The SD80MACs are also equipped with distributive power but it has been rarely used.