Athearn HO 18264 GP40-2, Amtrak #650

Sound ready

The EMD GP series locomotives became some of the most successful designs of the age. Produced from 1970s to mid-1980s the GP40-2 was quickly found in many different tasks of the railroad. From switching to pulling high priority freight trains across the country, these versatile locomotives brought the goods to North America. Many of these locomotives are now being rebuilt with ecologically sound emission control for higher population centers. A new era emerges as technology meets proven reliability for these EMD products.

Stand in representations of former NYC GP40s, these units were active on Amtrak in the 1990s. Lacking HEP generation, they usually ran in multiple with an F40PH to provide HEP for the train.

AMTK FEATURES:
Chickenwire Grilles
Dynamic brakes
Operating dual strobes (with DCC decoder)
5-chime horn
Small EMD front plow

FEATURES:
Sound Ready! All units come with speakers installed, ready to add the 21-pin sound decoder of your choice!
See-through cab windows
Factory installed Celcon handrails
Illuminated front and rear headlights
Illuminated ditch lights and/or strobes (as applicable to road name)
Corrugated or chickenwire grilles
2600 or 3600 gallon fuel tank
5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for trouble-free operation
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Separately-applied horns
McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
DCC Ready 21 pin plug
Nickel plated, blackened machined wheels machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brand of track
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box
Painted and printed for realistic decoration
Highly-detailed, injection-molded body
Minimum radius: 18"
Recommended radius: 22"