Widely recognized as one of the most successful 4-axle diesel locomotives to operate in North America, the GP40 entered production at EMD’s La Grange, Illinois plant in 1971. Gaining popularity among railroads for its reliability and ease of maintenance, the GP40 remained in EMD’s catalog until 1986, when the final Dash 2 variation was delivered. Today, GP40 series locomotives remain crucial to the switching and branch line needs of class one railroads, with many additionally providing service for short lines and industrial operators. The Bachmann Large Scale GP40 arrives in 1:29 scale with realistic details, directional headlights and marker lights, a non-proprietary plug-and-play circuit board for the control system of your choice, and four authentic paint schemes.
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advanced nonproprietary plug-and-play electronic printed circuit board to accommodate the control system of your choice, including conventional DC power, NMRA/NEM DCC, and/or RC track/battery operation
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1:29 scale, 45mm gauge
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two two-axle ball-bearing power trucks
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one large motor per truck with low amperage draw
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all-wheel pickup and all-wheel drive
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operating diesel smoke unit
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white LED directional headlights, front and rear
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red LED directional marker lights, front and rear
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lighted front number boards
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interior cab lighting and details
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lighted porch safety lights
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engineer figure installed in cab
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solid-metal railings and lift rings
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opening side windows
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windshield wipers, see-through steps, cooling fans, and MU hose details
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brass bell and brass Nathan K5LLA horn
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operating AAR knuckle couplers
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extra weight for better performance
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factory-installed speaker with wire pigtail to allow easy installation of optional aftermarket sound
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power cables on each end to allow for battery operation or RC control from trailing car
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detailed, authentic paint schemes
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length: 24”
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minimum 6.5-foot diameter curves required
