EMD SD40-2
Sound & DCC Equipped

Union Pacific  No. 3125

Awesome In Every Respect!

The EMD SD40-2 is a 3,000 horsepower (2,240 kW) diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1972 and February 1986.

3,957 examples were built, and every class 1 railroad in North America has operated this locomotive.

Part of the EMD Dash 2 line, the SD40-2 was an upgraded SD40 with modular electronic control systems, HT-C trucks, and many other detail improvements.

The SD40-2 is one of the best-selling diesel locomotive models of all time.

• Integral DCC decoder with Back EMF for industry best slow speed operation in DC and DCC
• Precision drive mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
• 5-pole can motor with skew wound armature
• Premium caliber painting with authentic paint schemes
• Prototypical light operation with golden white LED headlight, rear light, and cab light
• Factory installed engineer and fireman figures
• Near-brass caliber detail at a plastic price
• ABS body with heavy die cast chassis for maximum tractive effort
• Locomotive length (coupler to coupler): 9.5 inches
• Locomotive weight: 1 lb 5 ounces
• Two metal Kadee-compatible couplers
• All-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pick-up
• Separately applied handrails, windshield wipers, horn, and brass bell
• Lighted number boards
• See-through steps
• Will operate on code 70, 83, and 100 rail
• Recommended minimum radius: 18 inches

  SOUND FEATURES

• Operates in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
• Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
• 16-bit Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
• Playback Whistle for multiple whistle lengths and patterns
• Choice of 3 selectable whistles/horns
• Alternate whistle/horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
• Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
• Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
• Passenger Station Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Freight Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Lumber Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Farm Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Crew Radio Communications - Controlled with Function Key
• Maintenance Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Demo Mode for display and demonstrations
• Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
• 8 diesel motor revs
• Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
• Automatic Forward/Reverse Signal - When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot; when moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice; when moving in reverse, toots three times Engine sound intensity varies with load
• Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
• EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

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