Introduction

Atlas 10004405 HO Scale GP40-2W Diesel Guilford MEC 514 – DC

In 1973 Canadian National (CN) designed the safety cab, also known as the comfort cab, which featured a full-width nose that was intended to improve crew safety in the event of a collision. The first CN locomotives to feature this cab were GMDD GP38-2s and MLW M420s. GO Transit ordered the first safety cab equipped GP40-2s in 1973 with a three-unit order. CN then ordered their first safety cab GP40-2s from GMDD in 1974. Using CNs locomotive classification system, these locomotives were assigned the designation GF-430 (General Motors, Freight, 4-axle, 3000hp). Letters are added after this designation to denote the separate orders for a given model.

The terminology “early” and “late” is used when referring to various road names on this run. “Late” CN and former CN units feature ditch lights, snow shields and have their air horn relocated to the top of the long hood.

FEATURES:

• Dynamic brakes as appropriate per road name
• 3,000 Gallon Fuel Tank
• CN-Style Lighted Ditch Lights (optional)
• Snow Shields (optional)
• Round or Square Sand Fill Hatches
• Cab-Mounted Bell
• Three-Chime Air Horn Mounted on Cab or Long Hood
• Etched Metal Radiator Fan Grilles
• Golden-white LEDs
• Realistic die-cast underframe
• Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
• Directional lighting
• Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers
• Detailed cab interior with crew figures
• Separately-installed scale windshield wipers, grab irons and fine scale handrails
• Movable drop steps
• Walkway safety tread
• Coupler cut levers
• Multiple unit hoses and trainline hoses
• Snowplow
• NMRA 21-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)

NOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.