In 1966 EMD introduced a new line of locomotives based on the 16-cylinder 645-series prime mover. The “40-series” included a six-axle and four-axle model, the latter being the GP40. A total of 1,145 units were produced between 1966 and 1972. These turbocharged 3,000hp locomotives were used primarily in road freight service. The GP40 was a versatile locomotive that could be found across the US hauling drag freights over mountain passes and leading high-speed intermodal trains across flat terrain. Three rooftop radiator fans at the rear of the long hood differentiate a GP40 from its lower horsepower counterpart, the GP38, which has two fans at this location. Many GP40s are still in service today.

Features:

• Directionally Controlled Headlights

• Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears

• Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank

• (2) Remotely Controlled Proto-Couplers

• Colorful Paint Scheme

• Metal Chassis

• Metal Handrails and Decorative Horn

• (2) Precision Flywheel Equipped Motors

• (2) Engineer Cab Figures

• Intricately Detailed ABS Body

• Lighted Cab Interior

• Illuminated Number Boards

• Lighted Marker Lights

• Spinning Roof Fans

• Metal Body Side Grilles

• Operating Smoke Unit

• Locomotive Speed Control

• Proto-Sound 3.0 DCS

• Unit Measures:15 1/2” x 2 3/4” x 4”

• Operates On O-31 Curves

Two road numbers are available per road name, except for Port Harbor & Penn Central (Red “C”) which have one.

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