Athearn Genesis SD40-2 Locomotive 784
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * See-through cab windows * Bi-directional LED lighting The SD40-2 was introduced in January 1972 as part of EMD's Dash 2 * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation series, responding to competing products from GE and ALCO. Reliability * All-wheel electrical pickup and versatility of the 3,000-horsepower SD40-2 made it the best-selling * 5-pole motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain model in EMD's history and the standard of the industry for several * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track decades after its introduction. The SD40-2 was an improvement over * Window packaging for easy viewing the SD40, with modular electronic control systems similar to those of * Interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage the experimental SD45X and DDA40X. The last SD40-2 delivered to a * Minimum radius: 18" United States railroad was built in July 1984, with production continuing * Recommended radius: 22" for railroads in Canada until 1988. Standard on all models are Athearn's superior paint colors, reliable RTR drive and LED lighting for years of trouble-free operation. Photo shows example SD40-2s. Exact details and paint schemes may vary from models announced on this sheet. w/o Sound $159.98 With Sound $229.98 SRP SRP These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy Visit Your Local Retailer | Visit www.athearn.com | Call 1.800.338.4639
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Initial Source: 04-RTR_SD40-2_082620.pdf