The GP40-2 was EMD’s follow-up to the very successful GP40 locomotive model. It was produced between 1972 and 1986. While many internal upgrades were introduced (such as the use of improved, modular Dash 2 electrical components), there were some external differences between the early production GP40-2 and late-production GP40. This included an engine water-level sight glass on the right side of the body (a feature common to all EMD Dash 2 models), a larger electrical cabinet air filter box, a lengthened battery compartment on the left side, and a slightly modified cab.

All GP40-2s featured a 16-cylinder EMD 645-series diesel engine which was rated at 3,000 horsepower. Early to mid-production phase 2 GP40-2s were built from mid-1976 through late-1979. Several major spotting features of Phase 2 units include: an 88” low nose, corrugated radiator grilles and notched step wells.

The GP40-2's were used by many class one railroads. Today, many of these units remain in service with regional and shortline railroads across North America.

FEATURES:

• Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
• NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)
• Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers
• Separately-installed scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons and fine scale handrails
• Golden-white LEDs
• Realistic die-cast underframe
• Directional lighting
• Detailed cab interior with crew
• Movable drop steps
• Walkway safety tread
• Coupler cut bars
• Multiple unit hoses and trainline hoses
• Snowplow
• Etched metal radiator and dynamic brake fans
• (included where appropriate per road name).
• Dynamic Brake options: standard range, extended range or non-dynamic brake hatch used where appropriate per road name.
• 3,600 gallon fuel tank

Note: Due to the higher starting voltage required to operate the sound system, it is not possible to MU a non-sound-equipped loco in DC (analog) mode

 Pre-Order Due: July 7, 2010

Expected Release: January 2011