The GP39-2 was offered by EMD as a fuel-efficient alternative to their very popular GP38-2 model. This efficiency resulted from the use of a turbocharged 12-cylinder 645E3 diesel engine, as opposed to the non-turbocharged 16-cylinder prime mover in the GP38-2. The use of a turbocharger increased the horsepower output from 2,000 to 2,300hp with four fewer cylinders. One other benefit of the turbocharger is improved operation at higher altitudes where thin air causes normally-aspirated diesels to lose power and produce excess smoke. The largest original fleet of GP39-2s was assembled by the Santa Fe who, over the course of seven years, acquired a total of 106 units.

Features:

    NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC
    The same drive as our basic Master Series™, in an affordable locomotive
    Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels
    Separately applied hand rails and end railings
    Matching cabooses available separately
    Locating dimples for grab irons
    True scale dimensions with accurate details
    Realistic die-cast underframes
    Equipped with AccuMate® Couplers
    As with our Master Series™ GP-38, this model features either a 2,600 or 3,600 gallon fuel tank.