Atlas 10000649 HO EMD GP40-2 Silver, Standard DC, Undecorated with Curved Anticlimber

Atlas HO Scale EMD GP40-2 Silver, Standard DC, Undecorated with Curved Anticlimber

Atlas Item #: 10000649

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.

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.


• 3,600 gallon fuel tank.

Undecorated units information:

• Dynamic Brake Part: standard range and non-dynamic brake hatch


• Hood and frame bells included


• 3,600 and 2,600 Gallon fuel tanks included


• Trucks: Blomberg Type-M only


• The handrails will NOT be attached to the frame and will be packed separately.