A BRIEF HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THIS MODEL

The EMD SD40-2 is a 3,000 horsepower (2,240 kW) diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1972 and February 1986. 3,957 examples were built, and every class 1 railroad in North America has operated this locomotive. Part of the EMD Dash 2 line, the SD40-2 was an upgraded SD40 with modular electronic control systems, HT-C trucks, and many other detail improvements. The SD40-2 is one of the best-selling diesel locomotive models of all time. Broadway Limited Imports is proud to bring to your layout this American staple locomotive.

FEATURES:          

• ALL-NEW Paragon2 Sound & Control System
• Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
• Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
• 5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
• Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
• Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight, Rear Light, and Cab Light
• Factory Installed Engineer and Fireman Figures
• Near-Brass Caliber Detail at a Plastic Price

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

•  ABS Body with Heavy Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
•  Locomotive Length (coupler to coupler):  9.5 inches
•  Locomotive Weight:  1 lb 5 ounces
•  Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
•  All-wheel Drive and All-wheel Electrical Pick-up
•  Separately Applied Handrails, Windshield Wipers, Horn, and Brass Bell
•  Lighted Number Boards
•  See-through Steps
•  Will Operate on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
•  Recommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches