Athearn G80263 HO EMD SD59M-2 Union Pacific UP 9908 DCC & Sound True-Track By the late 60’s early

By the late 60’s early 70’s this traffic had grown substantially and both railroads saw a need to purchase purpose-built flatcars that could handle both 26-foot and longer trailers

Cradle also has a compartment for holding small parts like screws

His task is to recognize

More "fuel" for more fun

Athearn G80263 HO EMD SD59M-2 Union Pacific UP 9908 DCC & Sound True-Track By the late 60’s earlyAthearn G80263 HO EMD SD59M 2 Union Pacific UP 9908 DCC & Sound Starting in 2012, Union Pacific sent 28 SD60Ms to EMD for a rebuild program. Called SD32ECOs by EMD, the program replaced the existing 710G3A V16 prime mover with an EPA Tier II compliant 710G3B T2 turbocharged V12, with electronic fuel injection. The Union Pacific SD60M car body retained many of its major components and subassemblies, having them recycled and recertified as equal to new.