Description
As a prototype, the SD40-2 was the most popular second-generation diesel with sales of over 3000 in the U.S. and more than 700 in Canada. There were many variations of this popular diesel because of the long production run Mid versions had large anti-climbers (the front porch area of the locomotive) and deck mounted ditch lights necessary for meeting modern FRA standards . The BN amassed a fleet of 827 SD40-2’s between 1972 and 1980, starting out hauling coal trains out of Wyoming’s Powder River Basin and then started moving transcontinental freight between the West Coast and the Midwest.
- Model Features:
- Powerful Kato mechanism powered by a 5-pole flywheel motor and featuring a 9 3/4″ minimum turning radius.
- Directional headlights, ditch lights and pre-installed, pre-printed illuminated numberboards.
- Shock absorber construction with a floating truck mechanism for enhanced performance and improved electrical pickup on uneven track.
- DCC Friendly mechanism ready for drop-in decoder installation.
