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This product is NEW and in the manufacturer's retail packaging!
The GP40-2 was EMDs 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. The early or phase 1 GP40-2 was produced from mid-1972 through mid-1975. Most phase 1 units included features which were standard for EMD at the time: an 81 low nose and wire mesh radiator grilles. The first units built went to Rio Grande, but by far the largest purchaser was Chessie System with 147 units delivered during this period.
Features of the Atlas GP40-2 Locomotives Include:
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- Realistic die-cast underframe
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- Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
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- Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers
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- Detailed cab interior with crew
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- Separately-installed scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons and fine scale handrails
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- Multiple unit hoses and trainline hoses
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- CSX road numbers 6350-6365 feature a low nose headlight
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- NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)
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