Description
This is Atlas 10000650 GP40-2 Ph2 Undec SP style. 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.
Included on this first production run are locomotives decorated for Southern Pacific and Cotton Belt. Our models will include several “signature” Southern Pacific spotting features including L-shaped front windshield, round brakewheel, operating cab gyralight, SP-style low nose headlight with non-operating red signal light and the related rear end “headlight package”. These models will also include a cab roof air conditioner and antenna platform with related piping.
Its key features are:
Golden-white LEDs
Realistic diecast 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.
Hood bell on B&M units
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: early Blomberg only
The handrails will NOT be attached to the frame and will be packed separately.
Early Blomberg or Blomberg Type-M trucks included where appropriate.
Atlas Master™ Series Silver Additional Features:
NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)
(Without Decoder and Sound) [DCC Ready]
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Atlas
Model Number: 10000650
Road Name: Southern Pacific (SP)
MSRP: $159.95
Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11456144.
Trainz Product Id: 11456144
