Product Information:
Launched by EMD in January 1972, the SD40-2 has earned its place as one of the most iconic diesel locomotives in history! With nearly 4,000 units produced between 1972 and 1989, this powerhouse delivers an impressive 3,000 horsepower and outshines many higher-horsepower models in reliability. The SD40-2 set the gold standard for the rail industry for decades!
Industry-leading Model Features:
- Stealth Series - - Model is DCC-Ready out of the box. No sound.
- Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are ON with track power.
- Model comes with 8 ohm speaker installed for easy installation of DCC/Sound decoder.
- Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
- All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
- ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
- Premium Caliber Painting
- Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
- Many Separately Applied Details such as Grab Irons, Horns, and Bell
- MicroTrains-compatible Couplers (2)
- Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 Rail
- Coupler-to-Coupler: 5.4"
- Minimum Operating Radius: 9 inches
