Athearn HO SD45-2 with DCC & Sound, HATX #912

Athearn HO SD45-2 with DCC & Sound, HATX #912 Overview

These two units came to the Helm Atlantic fleet in the 1990's from CSX. Helm never got around to painting them so their previous owner's tattered and faded paint schemes give these models a unique look.

The SD45-2 was an initial success; it was a complete improvement or upgrade as part of EMD's "Dash 2" line; it had little to almost absolutely no flaws during the early stages of production and during the model's official introduction. It was both popular and compatible with the original SD45 as well, with its large 20-cylinder engine. The SD45-2 lasted somewhat longer than most SD45 units on various owners' rosters.