PROTOTYPE INFORMATION:

By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotive became the GP38-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine in 1972. Unlike the GP38's engine which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the GP38-2s prime mover drove an alternator which produced AC electrical current that was rectified to DC to power the four traction motors. Another major change for the GP38-2 was the introduction of the "dash 2" modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP38-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, helpers, snow fighting trains, and hump power. Many remain service today.

LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

    Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
    DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with both 8- & 9-pin connector
    Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photos, and more
    Accurately-painted and -printed paint schemes
    Coupler cut levers
    MU hoses
    Trainline hose
    See through cab windows
    Full cab interior
    Walkway tread
    Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
    Windshield wipers
    Lift rings
    Wire grab irons
    Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
    Sander lines
    McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible
    Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
    All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
    All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
    Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
    Incandescent bulbs for realistic appearance
    Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
    Packaging securely holds model for safe storage

Sound equipped models also feature:

    Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami sound
    Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
    Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
    Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
    All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
    Excellent Slow speed control
    Operating lighting functions with F5 and/or F6 (Flashing ditch lights, beacon, etc)
    Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
    Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
    CV chart included

GM&O:

    All road numbers
        Phase 1 body with wide spaced fans, chickenwire grills
        Square air filter box
        Early battery box doors
        S-5 horn
        Large Sinclair antenna
        Rectangular vent on cab side
        Cab wind deflectors
        81" nose with ratchet brake
        Front & rear drop steps
        2600 gallon fuel tank
        Front & rear footboards
        Walkway mounted MU stand
        Blomberg-M trucks