Description
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. Many GP40s are still in service today. Features Include: Directionally Controlled Headlights Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank (2) Remotely Controlled Proto-Couplers Colorful Paint Scheme Metal Chassis Metal Handrails and Decorative Horn (2) Precision Flywheel Equipped Motors (2) Engineer Cab Figures Intricately Detailed ABS Body Lighted Cab Interior Illuminated Number Boards Lighted Marker Lights Spinning Roof Fans Metal Body Side Grilles Operating Smoke Unit Locomotive Speed Control Proto-Sound 3.0 DCS Unit Measures:15 1/2 ” x 2 3/4 ” x 4 ” Operates On O-31 Curves
