O PREMIER SD40-2 LOCOMOTIVE BN

O PREMIER SD40-2 LOCOMOTIVE BNSF (H4) 1663 (ORANGE/BLACK/YELLOW) - 3RL

Features
Intricately Detailed ABS Body
Metal Chassis
Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank
Metal Handrails and Decorative Horn
Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring Freight Yard Proto-Effects
Operating Metal Couplers
Cab Figures
Authentic Paint Scheme
Metal Wheels and Axles
Unit Measures:17 1/2” x 2 5/8” x 3 7/8”
Operates On O-31 Curves
Prototype Info
Offering better reliability and lower maintenance costs than the higher powered SD-45, EMD’s SD40-2 enjoyed a long production run of 3,100 units. The 3,000 horsepower diesel was the primary motive power for many railroads throughout the 1970’s and 80’s. Introduced on January 1, 1972, the SD40-2 had become the best-selling 6-axle road switcher in history by December 31, 1978. One of the most striking features of the EMD workhorse was its long “back porch” or decking that extended in front and behind the locomotive’s cab. These porches differentiated the SD40-2 from its earlier cousin, the SD35 and were the result of the SD40-2’s requirement for a longer frame, which helped increase the locomotive’s tractive effort.

About Atlas O Premier Locomotives
Atlas O Premier locomotives and rolling stock are highly detailed models that faithfully recreate the prototype down to the paint scheme and even railroad-specific details. They are usually offered in two styles--3-Rail and 2-Rail and come equipped with Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring Freight Yard Proto-Effects. Atlas O Premier Locomotives come in a range of models that cover a variety of eras, so no matter what time period you are modeling, you are getting a fantastic-looking and smooth-running locomotive that will serve you well for years to come.