Athearn Genesis ADMX SD40T-2 Locomotive 8494
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION tunnel motor The SD40T-2 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors * Speed recorder attached to appropriate axle per prototype (except Electro-Motive Division having a 16-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine pro- undecorated) ducing 3,000 horsepower (2,240 kW). 312 SD40T-2s were built for North * McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers American railroads between April 1974 and July 1980. This locomotive and * Highly-detailed, injection molded body the SD45T-2 are popularly called tunnel motors, but EMD's term is SD40-2s * Painted and printed for realistic decoration 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 troublefree 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 * DCC Ready 21-pin NEM Quick Plug(TM) technology model were along the deck to allow more fresh, cooler air to enter and less * Nickel plated, blackened machined wheels hot exhaust fumes lingering around the tunnel's ceiling. * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track * Replacement parts available including motor brushes * Recommended radius: 22" $169.99 w/o SOUND | $239.99 w/ SOUND VISIT A T H E A R N Your Local Retailer CLICK Athearn.com CALL 1.800.338.4639 These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy
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