Athearn Ready To Roll ADMX SD40T-2 Locomotive 8281
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Rubber trainline and MU hoses with silver ends The SD40T-2 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors * Late Dash-2 cab, front window arrangement per prototype Electro-Motive Division having a 16-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine pro- * See-through radiator grilles with new rear truck gearbox specific for the ducing 3,000 horsepower (2,240 kW). 312 SD40T-2s were built for North tunnel motor American railroads between April 1974 and July 1980. This locomotive and * Speed recorder attached to appropriate axle per prototype the SD45T-2 are popularly called tunnel motors, but EMD's term is SD40-2s * McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers with "cooling system modifications" because they were designed for better * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation engine cooling in tunnels. The difference between this locomotive and its * 5-pole motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free non-tunnel motor cousin, the SD40-2, are the radiator intakes and radiator operation fan grills located at the rear of the locomotive. The radiator air intakes in this * Chassis accepts Genesis motor retro fit kit for an even higher model were along the deck to allow more fresh, cooler air to enter and less performance motor hot exhaust fumes lingering around the tunnel's ceiling. * DCC Ready 21-pin NEM Quick Plug(TM) technology * Nickel plated, blackened machined wheels * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track * Highly-detailed, injection molded body * Minimum radius: 18" - Recommended radius: 22" PRIMED FOR GRIME LEGENDARY LIVERIES PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate * Duplicated look and feel of "In Service" equipment answer to "What if?" Featuring some of the most popular railroad pain t * Faded base colors matched to the prototype schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, * Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: "What if?" PRIMED FOR GRIME $184.99 w/o SOUND | $254.99 w/ SOUND $174.99 w/o SOUND | $244.99 w/ SOUND VISIT Your Local Retailer Orders Due: 04.28.23 CLICK Athearn.com ETA: AUGUST 2024 CALL 1.800.338.4639
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