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.

These versatile and reliable locomotives have also seen service in Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Guinea.

FEATURES

- NEW Paragon3 Sound & Operation System FEATURING ROLLING THUNDERTM with Authentic Sounds and Prototypical Operation in both DC and DCC environments
- Factory Installed Engineer / Fireman Figures
- Locomotive Composition: ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis
- Couplers: (2) Operating Kadee or Compatible
- Compatible Tracks: Code 70, 83, 100 Rail
- Equipped with Traction Tires
- Minimum Operating Radius: 18 in or greater
           
2 Selectable Bells
3 playable horns with variable endings
1 long, non-looped horn
1 alternate horn
Quill horn with Digitrax DT400 or NCE Pro Cab throttle
4 Times Expanded Autopilot storage
Expanded Startup and Shutdown sequences
64MB or 128MB sound memory
2 Watt Audio output
90 db signal to noise ratio
16 bit audio resolution
24 sounds with separate volume control
         
Unmatched frequency response as low as 20 Hz when paired with Rolling ThunderTM subwoofer kit
8 simultaneously playable audio channels
Functional Dynamic Brake with Grid Blower sounds
Improved motor control in DC and DCC
Motor short circuit protection
Outputs for headlights, MARS lights, automatic cab light, rear lights, marker lights, ditch lights, running board lights, number board lights and a few spares.
Works with NMRA standard DCC controllers
Automatic Dual Mode: Works with DC power packs or DCC