Description
HO-scale Union Pacific G2.0 SD59M-2 locomotive with DCC and sound, road number 9916, is a highly detailed rebuild based on SD60M Phase 2 hardware. Finished in the Building America paint scheme with a US flag, this UP model features a newly flared radiator section, extended conductor-side step guard, and a 4500-gallon safety fuel tank, plus a windowless nose door for authentic UP presentation. Ready to run, it combines a modern shell with onboard DCC and SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound for immersive operation.
Highlights for realism and performance include animated wheel bearings and lit number boards, see-through cab windows with a full cab interior, and fine-scale Celcon handrails. The locomotive uses a Genesis driveline with a 5-pole motor, all-wheel drive, RP25 wheel contours, LED lighting, and a heavy die-cast frame for traction. The sound-equipped version includes a DCC decoder and Tsunami2 sound that works on both DC and DCC, with NMRA-compatible functions in DCC mode, precise slow-speed control, and options to create MU lashups with lead-unit horn, bell, and lights. It is designed for model railroad operation on typical layouts with an 18″ minimum radius (22″ recommended).
