Introduction

Athearn 98858 HO Scale EMD SD40 Canadian National CN 5012 DCC & Sound

NOS (New Old Stock)

The SD40 is a EMD six axle locomotive built by EMD from January 1966 to August 1972. During those years, nearly 1300 units were built for both the domestic and export markets. Powered by a 16 cylinder turbocharged EMD 645 prime mover, the locomotive is rated at 3000. Examples of this locomotive were used by many railroads and many units continue in service today. Many of these locomotives have been updated to SD40-2 and SD40-3 versions with improved computer control and fuel efficiency.

FEATURES:

• Fully assembled and ready-to-run
• Separately applied wire grab irons
• Separately applied air tanks
• Coupler cut levers
• MU hoses
• Fine scale handrails molded in engineering plastic
• Standard twin sealed-beam headlight with anti-glare shields (unless noted)
• Sliding cab windows
• See-through dynamic brake and radiator fans
• Curved radiator fan grab iron
• Exhaust stack
• Frame mounted bell (unless noted)
• Detailed 4000 gallon fuel tank (unless different capacity is noted)
• Flexicoil-C trucks with high or low brake cylinders (per prototype)
• McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers
• Highly-detailed, injection molded body featuring new tooling
• Painted and printed for realistic decoration
• See through cab windows
• Bi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains consistent
• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
• All-wheel electrical pickup
• 5-pole motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operation
• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on Code 55, 70, 75, 83, and 100 rail
• Minimum radius: 18″
• Recommended radius: 22″

NOTE: NOS (New Old Stock) / USED items are as-is and not returnable. If you have any questions please ask before purchasing.