This detailed AtlasO Trainman(R) O Scale EMD GP15-1 locomotive is based locomotives built between 1976 and 1982. Powered by a 12-cylinder EMD 645E engine that generated 1,500hp, it was commonly used as a light road switcher or a yard switcher. The GP15-1 was introduced as a replacement for aging EMD GP7 and GP9 diesels and as such was originally intended to incorporate frames from trade-in locos. A total of 310 units were built for American railroads. This O Scale replica comes equipped with ProtoSound 3 and DCS for command control operation or for running on conventional AC 3-rail O Gauge layouts. The GP15-1offers a combination of detail, realism, and performance. This detailed model features separately applied metal details, LED lighting package and a smoke unit. This GP15-1 is ready to run on your 3-rail O Gauge railroad and requires O-31 or larger curves. The GP15-1 is one of many AtlasO locomotives.