Athearn HO 71753 SD40T-2 Locomotive D&RGW 5407
USD 174.99 USD
Specifications
| Type | Locomotive |
| Brand | Athearn |
| Material | Plastic |
| Rail System | Two-Rail System |
| MPN | 71753 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
During the late 1960's and early 1970's the Southern Pacific was looking for ways to solve the problem of their diesels overheating in their many tunnels and snow sheds. This modification allowed the locomotives to take in cooler air that was nearer to the tunnel floor and thus reducing overheating.