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N, EMD SD40-2 Locomotive, UP 1972, 2010s Appearance

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N, EMD SD40-2 Locomotive, UP 1972, 2010s Appearance
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Introduced by EMD in January 1972, the SD40-2 is one of the most popular diesel locomotives of all time. Between 1972 and 1989, EMD built nearly 4,000 units. These 3,000 horsepower machines were found to be more reliable than higher horsepower locomotives, and the SD40-2 became the standard of the industry for several decades.
Key Features
  • Model Is DCC-Ready Out Of The Box
  • Model Comes With 8 Ohm Speaker
  • Precision Drive Mechanism
  • All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
  • ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis
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  • (1) N, EMD SD40-2 Locomotive

Overview

The SD40-2 shares a common frame with the SD38-2 and the SD45-2. The frame was lengthened to accommodate the new HT-C trucks, which were 1.5 feet longer than the Flexicoil truck found on the SD40's. With a longer frame, but similar sized long hoods, the SD40-2's have distinctive "porches" on either end. These empty areas are good spotting features for SD38-2 and SD40-2 locomotives. The SD40-2 can be further distinguished from the SD38-2 by its three roof-mounted radiator fans and a single large exhaust stack.

There are several variations of SD40-2 in service. In this 2023 production, Broadway Limted is modeling the original standard SD40-2. They are offering models in eleven prototypical paint schemes. In addition to the Paragon4 series models, they also offer one road number in each paint scheme in the Stealth Series - these models are No-Sound / DCC-Ready.

Features

  • Stealth Series - Model is DCC-Ready out of the box. No sound.
  • Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are ON with track power.
  • Model comes with 8 ohm speaker installed for easy installation of DCC/Sound decoder.
  • Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
  • All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
  • ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
  • Premium Caliber Painting
  • Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
  • Many Separately Applied Details such as Grab Irons, Horns, and Bell
  • MicroTrains-compatible Couplers (2)
  • Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 Rail
  • Minimum Operating Radius: 9 inches

Product Specifications

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