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.

As one of the most popular road engines for EMD, the SD40-2 has been well represented in the O Gauge marketplace in the past. M.T.H.'s Premier Line SD40-2 offers the user more features and value than any other model. Fully equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0, operating smoke, Proto-Speed Control and incredible details ensure that this engine operates as well as it looks.

FEATURES:

• ProtoSound® 2.0 Digital Sound with Digital Command System, Speed & Light Control and Freight Yard sounds (see more below)
• Operating ProtoSmoke™ diesel exhaust smoke
• 2-precision flywheel equipped motors
• Durable ABS intricately detailed body
• All-metal wheels, axles & gears
• Compatible with most AC transformers
• Die-cast 6-wheel trucks
• Directional constant voltage headlights
• Die-cast trucks, pilot & fuel tank
• Metal handrails & decorative horn
• Illuminated number boards
• Lighted marker lights
• Lighted cab interior
• 2-cab engineer figures
• Remote controlled Proto-Couplers®
• Metal chassis
• Authentic paint scheme
• Operates on O-42 or greater curves
• Proto-Scale 3-2™ 3-rail/2-rail conversion capable
• Length: 17-1/2"

ProtoSound® 2.0 Features

ProtoSound® 2.0 makes the most technologically advanced locomotive on the market. Locomotives equipped with this sound & train control system offer tremendous expandability. They offer more features right out of the box than any other engines, & when paired with the DCS Digital Command System they offer features other manufacturers cannot begin to compete with. ProtoSound 2.0 is perfect for people who love technology & how it multiplies their fun.

Right out of the box, ProtoSound® 2.0 engines deliver:

• Horn, bell and locomotive digital sound effects
• Sound effects including Freight Yard Sounds and cab chatter
• Speed control equipped to eliminate throttle adjustments and make for smooth starts and stops
• Remotely controlled operating couplers to release cars on the fly (no operating track needed)
• Wide range of State-of-the-Art digital sounds
• Add hundreds of features when operated with DCS

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