We have learned that BLI will shortly do a new run of BLUELINE SD40-2's.
There is no listing or pictures on their website yet but the details we do have are below.
EMD SD40-2 HH
Features:
- Authentic EMD SD40-2 Sounds
- Authentic EMD SD40-2 Diesel Engine Sounds
- Horn
- Bell
- Squealing brakes
- Doppler effect
- Air let off (in neutral)
- Headlight (dim head light in neutral)
- Slave (mutes whistle and bell for double heading
- Powerful 5-pole can motor with flywheel
- Die Cast Frame
- Many exceptional prototypical added-on details
- Prototypical cab interior
- Operating headlight
- Directional backup light
- Authentic paint scheme and correct locomotive numbers
- Magnetic knuckle coupler
- RP-25 contour on drive wheels
- Will operate on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
- Can be operated on minimum 18" radius curves
The most popular diesel of all time: EMD's SD40-2! Nearly 4000 units were sold, and most are still in service. Many have found new employment with leasing companies such as FURX (First Union Rail), CEFX (Capital Equipment Funding) and others, but a good number of them are still with their original owners, though their names may have changed.
As with all motive power, the SD40-2's went through an evolution and may have different features depending on production time and owners. Our models will represent the original standard version.