Bachmann 63519 HO MKT GP40 Diesel Locomotive #245
Bachmann 63519 HO MKT GP40 Diesel Locomotive #245
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This is Bachmann 63519 HO MKT GP40 #245. EMD GP40, Standard DC, Missouri-Kansas-Texas #245 (green, yellow). The EMD GP40 is a 4-axle diesel-electric road-switcher locomotive built by General Motors, Electro-Motive Division between November 1965 and December 1971. It has an EMD 645E3 16-cylinder engine generating 3,000 hp (2,240 kW).
The GP40 is 3 feet longer than its EMD 567D3A-engined predecessor, the GP35, and distinguished visually by its three 48-inch radiator fans at the rear of the long hood, while the GP35 has two large fans and a smaller one in between. It was built on a 55 ft frame; the GP35 was built on a 52 ft frame, as was the GP7, 9, 18, and 30. The difference in length can be seen in the GP40's ten handrail stanchions compared to the GP35's nine. On Jan. 1, 1972 the GP40 was discontinued and replaced by the GP40-2, which has a modular electrical system and a few minor exterior changes.
Its key features are:
8-wheel drive
DCC-ready with a factory-installed 8-pin plug for DCC decoder installation of your choice
Works best on 18 radius curves or greater
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Bachmann
Model Number: 63519
Road Name: Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT/BKTY)
MSRP: $89.00
Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11981566.
Trainz Product Id: 11981566
The GP40 is 3 feet longer than its EMD 567D3A-engined predecessor, the GP35, and distinguished visually by its three 48-inch radiator fans at the rear of the long hood, while the GP35 has two large fans and a smaller one in between. It was built on a 55 ft frame; the GP35 was built on a 52 ft frame, as was the GP7, 9, 18, and 30. The difference in length can be seen in the GP40's ten handrail stanchions compared to the GP35's nine. On Jan. 1, 1972 the GP40 was discontinued and replaced by the GP40-2, which has a modular electrical system and a few minor exterior changes.
Its key features are:
8-wheel drive
DCC-ready with a factory-installed 8-pin plug for DCC decoder installation of your choice
Works best on 18 radius curves or greater
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Bachmann
Model Number: 63519
Road Name: Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT/BKTY)
MSRP: $89.00
Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11981566.
Trainz Product Id: 11981566
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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