Athearn Ready To Roll SD40-2 Locomotive 6210
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * LED Illuminated front and rear headlights, ditch lights, and beacons (where applicable to the prototype) The SD40-2 was introduced in January 1972 as part of EMD's Dash 2 * DCC-ready Non-sound version features 21-pin NEM DCC plug series, responding to competing products from GE and ALCO. Reliability * McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers and versatility of the 3,000-horsepower SD40-2 made it the best-selling * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation model in EMD's history and the standard of the industry for severa l * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow decades after its introduction. The SD40-2 was an improvement over * 5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train the SD40, with modular electronic control systems similar to those of for trouble free operation the experimental SD45X and DDA40X. The last SD40-2 delivered to a * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track United States railroad was built in July 1984, with production continuing for * Bi-directional LED lighting for realistic appearance railroads in Canada until 1988. * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power * Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more * Accurately -painted and -printed paint schemes * Packaging securely holds model for safe storage * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run * Minimum radius: 18" Recommended radius 22" 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 $189.99 w/o SOUND | $259.99 w/ SOUND $174.99 w/o SOUND | $244.99 w/ SOUND VISIT Your Local Retailer Orders Due: 01.26.24 CLICK Athearn.com ETA: MAY 2025 CALL 1.800.338.4639
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