Roundhouse Roundhouse BN GP40-2 Locomotive 2955
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Roundhouse
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Roundhouse
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Locomotive
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Diesel
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
GP40-2
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
RND18249
The name of the railroad or owner.
Kansas City Southern (KCS)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
2955
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
BN
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
EMD
The build date, if printed on the model.
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The rebuild date, if printed on the model.
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The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
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The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
Contemporary (2005 - Present)
Deregulation (1980 - 1995)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
2000s
1980s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
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Specific measurements of the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. IL 40'6").
Allowed types:
• IL (Inside Length)
• IW (Inside Width)
• IH (Inside Height)
• OL (Outside Length)
• OW (Outside Width)
• OH (Outside Height)
• EH (Eaves Height)
• EW (Eaves Width)
• EXH (Extreme Height)
• EXW (Extreme Width)
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Volume or weight capacity markings as labeled on the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. CUFT 3000).
Allowed types:
• CUFT (Cubic Feet)
• CAPY (Nominal Capacity)
• LDLMT (Load Limit)
• LTWT (Light Weight)
• GRL (Gross Rail Load)
• MAX WGT (Max Cargo Weight)
• GAL (Gallons)
• US GAL (US Gallons)
• IMP GAL (Imperial Gallons)
• LITERS (Liters)
• KG (Kilograms)
• SHELL (Shell Capacity)
• DOME (Dome Capacity)
• WATER CAPY (Water Capacity)
• ICE CAPY (Ice Bunker Capacity)
• BKR CAPY (Bunker Capacity)
• LEVEL (Level Full Capacity)
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Availability
The date the model was announced by the manufacturer.
November 2021
The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
January 2023
The actual date the model became available at retailers.
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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price at the time of announcement.
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Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Roundhouse
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Roundhouse
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Locomotive
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Diesel
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
GP40-2
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
RND18249
The name of the railroad or owner.
Kansas City Southern (KCS)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
2955
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
BN
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Roundhouse
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Roundhouse
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Locomotive
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Diesel
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
GP40-2
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
RND18249
The name of the railroad or owner.
Kansas City Southern (KCS)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
2955
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
BN
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
The official description provided by the manufacturer.
PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION GP40-2 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: The EMD GP series locomotives became some of the most successful de- * See-through cab windows signs of the age. Produced from 1970s to mid 1980s the GP40-2 was quickly * Factory installed Celcon handrails found in many different tasks of the railroad. From switching to pulling high * 5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train priority freight trains across the country, these versatile locomotives brought for trouble free operation the goods to North America. Many of these locomotives are now being re- * DCC Ready 21 pin plugs built with ecologically sound emission control for higher population centers. * Illuminated front and rear headlights A new era emerges as technology meets proven reliability for these EMD * Nickel plated, blackened machined wheels products. * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brand of track * Minimum radius: 18" * Recommended radius: 22" $116.99 DCC Ready A T H E A R N VISIT Your Local Retailer CLICK Athearn.com CALL 1.800.338.4639 These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy
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Initial Source: 06_RND_GP40-2_112621.pdf