Discontinued
Athearn HO SD40 Locomotive, C&O #7459
Athearn - ATH73641
In 1966, EMD delivered what would be the first of five orders of SD40s to the C&O railroad. The most powerful units on the road at the time, they had a total weight of 394,000 pounds each and could exert 82,100 lbs. of continuous tractive effort at 11.1 mph. Units 7450-7469 (depicted here) were delivered in the â35 styleâ paint scheme, with yellow noses and small side initials.
In 1966, EMD delivered what would be the first of five orders of SD40s to the C&O railroad. The most powerful units on the road at the time, they had a total weight of 394,000 pounds each and could exert 82,100 lbs. of continuous tractive effort at 11.1 mph. Units 7450-7469 (depicted here) were delivered in the â35 styleâ paint scheme, with yellow noses and small side initials.