Here is an Atlas 10000370 HO Conrail GP40-2 Diesel Locomotive w/Sound #3279. 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. The early or “phase 1” GP40-2 was produced from mid-1972 through mid-1975. Most phase 1 units included features which were standard for EMD at the time: an 81” low nose and wire mesh radiator grilles. The first units built went to Rio Grande, but by far the largest purchaser was Chessie System with 147 units delivered during this period.
Due to the disproportionate number of Chessie System units produced, we are offering 8 Chessie road numbers on this first release. Included are four road numbers each for B&O and C&O split evenly among our Gold and Silver Series.
Its key features are: Golden-white LEDs Realistic diecast 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: Chessie System units will feature a rock-style plow and hood-mounted bell to match the prototype. 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 or 3,600 gallon fuel tank. Early Blomberg or Blomberg Type-M trucks included where appropriate.
NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready) Atlas Master™ Series Gold Additional Features:
Electronic Dual-Mode® Decoder (e-DMD) that allows your locomotive to run in DCC or traditional DC QSI® Quantum System™ Features Including: (Atlas Master Series Gold locomotives only)
Dual speaker system Authentic diesel engine sounds Squealing brakes Doppler effect Air let-off in neutral Coupler impact sounds when operated with DCC Helper mode that mutes the whistle and bell for double heading And more! Note: Due to the higher starting voltage required to operate the sound system, it is not possible to MU a non-sound-equipped loco in DC (analog) mode
Condition: Factory New (C-9) Operational Status:Functional Original Box: Yes (P-9)
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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