EMD GP40
(Low Nose)

Canadian National  No. 9312

1500 HP Per Axle!

In 1966 EMD introduced a new line of locomotives based on the 16-cylinder 645-series prime mover.

The “40-series” included a six-axle and four-axle model, the latter being the GP40.

A total of 1,145 units were produced between 1966 and 1972.

These turbocharged 3,000hp locomotives were used primarily in road freight service.

The GP40 was a versatile locomotive that could be found across the US hauling drag freights over mountain passes and leading high-speed intermodal trains across flat terrain.

Three rooftop radiator fans at the rear of the long hood differentiate a GP40 from its lower horsepower counterpart, the GP38, which has two fans at this location.

• Electronic Dual-Mode® Decoder (e-DMD) that allows your locomotive to run in DCC or traditional DC
• Dual speaker system
• Authentic diesel engine sounds
• Squealing brakes
• Doppler effect
• Air let-off in neutral
• Coupler impact sounds when operated with DCC
• Helper mode that mutes the whistle and bell for double heading
• Golden-white LEDs
• Realistic die-cast 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

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