Athearn Ready To Roll USAX Model 40 Locomotive 1
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION MODEL 40 LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: * Separately-applied horn, exhaust stacks, bell The EMD Model 40 was a two-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by * See-through cab windows Electro-Motive Corporation (EMC), and its corporate successor, General * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box Motors' Electro-Motive Division (EMD) between August 1940 and April * Painted and printed for realistic decoration 1943. Nicknamed "critters", eleven examples of this locomotive were built. * Highly detailed, injection molded body * Celcon handrails for scale appearance Original buyers for the Model 40 included the Electro-Motive Corporation/ * Quick Plug(TM) plug and play technology: DCC ready Electro-Motive Diesel Plant - 1 unit, Defense Plant Corporation - 4 units, * Bi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains the United States Army - 3 units, the United States Navy - 2 units, and the consistent General Motors Cleveland Diesel Division - 1 unit. * LED lighting * McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers In total EMC/EMD manufactured eleven Model 40s during the period April * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation 1940 - April 1943. * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow * RTR motor with precision-machined flywheels for trouble free operation * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on Code 55, 70, 75, 83, 80, 100 rail * Minimum radius: 15" PRIMED FOR GRIME PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE * Duplicated look and feel of "In Service" equipment * Faded base colors matched to the prototype * Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust PRIMED FOR GRIME $144.99 DCC-Sound Ready $134.99 DCC-Ready VISIT Your Local Retailer Orders Due: 03.31.23 CLICK Athearn.com ETA: JULY 2024 CALL 1.800.338.4639
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