PROTOTYPE INFORMATION:

The GP40-2 was EMD’s follow-up to the very successful GP40 locomotive model. While many internal upgrades were introduced (such as the use of improved, modular Dash 2 electrical components), there were some external differences between the early production GP40-2 and late-production GP40. This included an engine water-level sight glass on the right side of the body (a feature common to all EMD Dash 2 models), a larger electrical cabinet air filter box, a lengthened battery compartment on the left side, and a slightly modified cab.

All GP40-2s featured a 16-cylinder EMD 645-series diesel engine which was rated at 3,000 horsepower. Early to mid-production phase 2 GP40-2s
were built from mid-1976 through late-1979. Several major spotting features of Phase 2 units include: an 88” low nose, corrugated radiator grilles and notched step wells.

MASTER MODEL FEATURES:

• Golden-white LEDs

• Realistic die-cast underframe

• Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds

• Directional lighting

• Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers

• Detailed cab interior with crew

• Separately-installed scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons and fine scale handrails

• Movable drop steps

• Walkway safety tread

• Coupler cut bars

• Multiple unit hoses and trainline hoses

• Snowplow

ADDITIONAL FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Etched metal radiator and dynamic brake fans (included where appropriate per road name).

• Dynamic Brake options: standard range, extended range or non-dynamic brake hatch used where appropriate per road name.

• 2,600, 3,000 and 3,600 gallon fuel tank where appropiate by road name.

Sound Functionality Features (Gold Models Only):

Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.

There are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals. Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.

DCC OPERATION FEATURES:

• Supports all DCC-programming modes

• Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.

• A total of six DCC function outputs are available

• Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

AccuMate® couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.

Order Due Date: August 21, 2019

Anticipated Delivery Date: March 2020