PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

The EMD GP series locomotives became some of the most successful designs of the age. Produced from 1970s to mid 1980s the GP40-2 was quickly found in many different tasks of the railroad. From switching to pulling high priority freight trains across the country, these versatile locomotives brought the goods to North America. Many of these locomotives are now being rebuilt with ecologically sound emission control for higher population centers. A new era emerges as technology meets proven reliability for these EMD products.

Detailed Information
LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

    See-through cab windows
    Factory installed Celcon handrails
    Individually applied wire formed grab irons
    5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for trouble free operation
    DCC Ready 8 and 9 pin plugs
    Illuminated front and rear headlights
    Nickel plated, blackened machined wheels
    Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brand of track
    Replacement parts available including motor brushes

    Small or large fuel tank per prototype (not depicted)

    Blomberg B or M trucks per prototype

Athearn brings these representative locomotives alongside regular freight trains that were commonplace. Sharing the new golden age of railroading!