Dear N-Scale Customers:

Broadway Limited Imports has EMD SD40-2s with Low Hoods!

 

Introduced by EMD in January 1972, the SD40-2 is one of the most popular diesel locomotives of all time. Between 1972 and 1989, EMD built nearly 4,000 units.

 

 These 3,000 horsepower machines were found to be more reliable than higher horsepower locomotives, and the SD40-2 became the standard of the industry for several decades.  

 

 

The SD40-2 shares a common frame with the SD38-2 and the SD45-2. The frame was lengthened to accommodate the new HT-C trucks, which were 1.5 feet longer than the Flexicoil truck found on the SD40's. With a longer frame, but similar sized long hoods, the SD40-2's have distinctive "porches" on either end. These empty areas are good spotting features for SD38-2 and SD40-2 locomotives. 

 

 

The SD40-2 can be further distinguished from the SD38-2 by its three roof-mounted radiator fans and a single large exhaust stack. 

 

 

There are several variations of SD40-2 in service. In our 2021 production, we are modeling the original standard SD40-2, and a second version with a high short hood. 

 

 

We are offering models in twelve prototypical paint schemes and one unpainted version of the short-hood model. Each model is equipped with our Paragon4 DC/DCC Sound & Control System.

 

 

Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
All Wheel Electrical Pick-up (except for rubber traction tire)

 

 

 

Premium Caliber Painting
Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, and Cut Levers
Prototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight, Rear Light, and Ditch Lights

 

 

Prototypically Accurate Sounds for an EMD SD40-2 Locomotive
Microtrains-compatible Couplers (2)
Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius:  9 inches

 

Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:

• Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
• Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
• Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on modes 
• Switcher Mode for precise low speed control 
• Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
• High Resolution Audio 
• Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
• Choice of 3 selectable Horns
• Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
• Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
• Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
• Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
• Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
• Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal
• Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load
• Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
• EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

 

Order Due Date: June 2, 2021

Anticipated Delivery Date: August 2021

 

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