Description
Railroad Short Name: CSX
By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. One of the most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotives were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP40-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, and helper service. Many remain in service today.
With the CSX merger officially completed on Aug. 31st 1987, the new railroads large roster of GP40-2’s required a uniform numbering system. The CSX master renumbering program slotted spots #6001-6392 for GP40-2’s. The B&O’s second order of GP40-2’s, originally delivered in 1975, would fill slots #6084-6145. The GP40-2 proved to be one of CSX’s most versatile locomotives on their roster, and could be found on nearly any type of train running across the system.
CSX-B&O Features:
- Offered by popular demand
- Correct horn per prototype
- Side hood mounted bell
- Chessie “mail slot” battery box doors
- Front and rear Chessie style rock plows
- Research help provided by Brian Bennett, Noah McAllister, Nick O’Dell, and Jason Quinn for art and color accuracy
CSX Features:
- Offered by popular demand
- Correct horn per prototype
- Side hood mounted bell
- Chessie “mail slot” battery box doors
- Front and rear Chessie style rock plows
- All-new artwork provided by noted CSX railroad experts
Locomotive Features:
- Coupler cut levers
- MU hoses
- Trainline hose
- See through cab windows
- Full cab interior
- Walkway tread
- Windshield wipers
- Lift rings
- Wire grab irons
- Sander lines
- Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
- Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
- McHenry® scale knuckle couplers – Kadee® compatible
- DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
- Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
- Accurately painted and printed paint schemes
- Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
- All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
- All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- LED Lighting for realistic appearance
- Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
- Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage
- Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
- Minimum radius: 18″
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