Trains|Atlas 9998 HO Scale Union Railroad MP-15DC Switcher Locomotive #31 – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

Here is a Atlas 9998 HO Scale Union Railroad MP-15DC Switcher Locomotive #31 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.Atlas model includes the three different styles of long hood that were common to the MP15DC throughout production: standard hood, hood with square air filter box and hood with angled air filter box (the air filter box is located in the area immediately ahead of the cab). In addition, various styles of hood and cab-end sand boxes are being offered. The model will also include a see-through cab with various interior details and crew figures included.Features: Two different hood styles (square air filter box, standard hood) Exhaust stacks: with or without mufflerLong hood sand fill: recessed or extendedRear sand fill: Three variations of sand boxes behind cabPilot: standard or with snow plowSeparately-applied scale detail parts include: windshield wipers, metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, multiple-unit hoses, snow plow, train line hoses, fine scale handrails, and more!See through step detail on sillEtched metal radiator grillesPainted crew membersFactory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplersCoupler pocket designed to accept AccuMate Proto-couplersFive-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speedsDirectional lighting with golden-white LEDsPainted crew membersSpeaker systemAuthentic diesel engine soundsSquealing brakesDoppler effectAir let-off in neutralCoupler impact sounds when operated with DCCHelper mode that mutes the whistle and bell for double headingAnd more!

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Atlas
Model Number: 9998
Road Name: Union Railroad (URR)
MSRP: $149.95

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11458738.

Trainz Product Id: 11458738