In 1966, EMD updated its locomotive catalog with entirely new models, all powered by the new 645 diesel engine. The SD40 had 3,000 hp from a turbocharged V16. 856 examples of this locomotive model were built for American railroads, 330 were built for Canadian railroads, and 72 were built for Mexican railroads.

    Features alternate wheel bearings on rear truck

LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

    Fully assembled and ready-to-run
    Separately applied wire grab irons
    Separately applied air tanks
    Coupler cut levers
    Rubber MU hoses
    Photo-etch stainless steel windshield wipers
    Fine scale handrails molded in engineering plastic
    Non-sound version features 21-pin NEM DCC plug
    See-through dynamic brake and radiator fans
    Curved radiator fan grab iron
    Exhaust stack
    Frame mounted bell (unless noted)
    Detailed 4000 gallon fuel tank (unless different capacity is noted)
    Flexicoil-C trucks with high or low brake cylinders (per prototype)
    McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers
    Highly-detailed, injection molded body featuring new tooling
    Painted and printed for realistic decoration
    See through cab windows
    Bi-directional LED lighting
    All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
    All-wheel electrical pickup
    5-pole motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operation
    Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
    Window packaging for easy viewing
    Interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage
    Minimum radius: 18”
    Recommended radius: 22”

SOUND EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:

    Onnboard Econami sound decoder by Soundtraxx
    Engine startup sound sequence
    Dynamic brake sound or Non-Dynamic Straight to idle on F4
    Extra prime mover and horn sounds exclusive to Athearn version
    Multiple bell sound files user configurable via Configuration Value (CV)
    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
    Current Keeper ready with on board expansion plug
    Operating lighting functions with F5 and/or F6
    Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
    Many functions can be altered via CV changes

PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:

    Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment; “Tattered and Torn” just like the real thing
    Faded base colors matched to the prototype
    Patches applied and shaped per road number matching each corresponding side to the prototype
    Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust





Detailed Information
NEW FEATURES FOR ALL SD40s IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT:

    All-new LED lighting
    Rubber MU hoses for durability
    Photo-etched stainless steel windshield wipers

SP FEATURES:

    SP G.R.I.P. SD40R body
    Front and rear SP style signal lights, red dummy lens
    Nose mount brake ratchet
    Extended range dynamic brakes with twin T-vents
    Nathan P-3 air horn
    Early fans
    4000 gal fuel tank
    Late style 3 position MU hoses
    Frame mount bell
    Conductor side SP toolbox and 3 short stanchion handrails
    Low mount brake cylinders
    Whip antenna

#7342 Experimental Orange:

    Orange and Grey “Exp