40006148 - Atlas - N MASTER SILVER MP15DC SOUTHERN PACIFIC #2697

40006148 - Atlas - N MASTER SILVER MP15DC SOUTHERN PACIFIC #2697

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Description

40006148 - Atlas - N MASTER SILVER MP15DC SOUTHERN PACIFIC #2697

Features

  • New! Ditchlights where appropriate
  • Separately-applied roof detail and coupler cut levers
  • Painted safety rails
  • Dual flywheels
  • Directional lighting
  • Blackened metal wheels
  • Factory-installed AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers

SILVER SOUND READY FEATURES (SILVER LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):

  • Sound ready & equipped with speaker for easy conversion to DCC sound.
  • Next24 Decoder Plug

Prototype Info

The 1500hp MP15DC was designed by EMD as a replacement model for the successful SW1500 switcher. The longer frame of the MP15DC allowed for increased fuel capacity and the use of Blomberg road trucks; increased sand capacity was also offered as an option. The first MP15DCs were built for Missouri Pacific in February 1974 and a total of 351 units were produced through the end of production in January 1983.

The MP15DC is a versatile locomotive that is employed by both large and small railroads across North America in road freight and yard switching duties. It was also purchased by several non-railroad corporations for use in plant switching service.