Offering better reliability and lower maintenance costs than the higher powered SDS-45, the SD40-2 enjoyed a long production run. The 3,000 horsepower diesel was the primary motive power for many railroads throughout the 1979's and 80's. Eventually, General Motors' Electro-Motive Division produced over 3,100 SD40-2's.

One of the most striking features of the EMD workhorse was its long "back porch" or decking that extended in front and behind the locomotive's cab. These porches differentiated the SD40-2 from its earlier cousin , the SD35 and the result of the SD40-2's requirement for a longer frame which helped increase the locomotive tractive effort.

FEATURES:

• ProtoSound® Digital Sound with Squeaking Brakes and Freight Yard sounds (see more below)
• Operating ProtoSmoke™ diesel exhaust smoke
• 2-precision flywheel equipped motors
• 1/4" Scale detail and dimensions
• All-metal wheels & gears
• Compatible with most AC transformers
• ProtoSound® electronic reverse unit
• Die-cast 6-wheel trucks
• Intricately detailed ABS body
• Directional constant voltage headlights
• Die-cast trucksides, pilot & fuel tank
• Lighted cab interior
• Cab engineer figures
• Remote controlled Proto-Couplers®
• Stamped metal floor
• Operates on O-31 or greater curves
• Length: 17-1/2"

ProtoSound® Features:

• Variably controlled 8-level diesel sound
• Authentic diesel horn
• Authentic diesel bell
• Squeaking brakes
• Randomly activated cab chatter sequences
• Freight yard ProtoEffects®
• Remote controlled engine volume adjustment
• Remote controlled engine direction lockout setting
• Operates with any compatible AC transformer
• Self-recharging battery backup with auto shut-off
• Directionally controlled headlights
• Constant voltage headlights
• Remote controlled die-cast metal Proto-Couplers®

This engine has been track tested to make sure that it is in proper operating condition.