Product Title: Athearn 8002 RTR Union Pacific UP "Desert Victory" SD40-2 Locomotive #3593 HO Scale
Manufacturer: Athearn
Scale: HO
Condition: Item Condition: C-8, Box Condition P-8
Operational Status: This item has been tested, and the item is fully operational.
TCA Condition/Grading Standards: C-8: Like New—Complete All Original: no rust, no missing parts; may show effects of being on display and/or age; may have been run.
TCA Box Grading Standards: P-8: Like New: Complete and all original. Evidence of light use and aging, additional notations since leaving publisher or manufacturer. Contents of box may be missing.
Photos: See photos
Manufacturer Information:
Painted in desert camouflage in 1991, the prototype honored Union Pacific employees called to serve during the Gulf War. Handrail placards on the real locomotive listed the names and hometowns of 66 employees, making this one of the most meaningful paint schemes in UP's history. Features• Manufacturer: Athearn Ready-to-Roll (#8002)• Scale: HO (1:87)• Road Name/Number: Union Pacific #3593 "Desert Victory"• Prototype: EMD SD40-2, 3,000 horsepower, six-axle diesel• Drive: All-wheel drive with precision flywheels for smooth performance• Motor: Reliable can motor (DC-powered)• Lighting: Directional headlights• Couplers: McHenry knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible)• Detailing: Factory-applied handrails, grab irons, commemorative markings
Commemorative Gulf War Locomotive