As a prototype, the SD40-2 was the most popular second-generation diesel with sales of over 3000 in the U.S. and more than 700 in Canada. There were many variations of this popular diesel because of the long production run, with Early units representing a pre-1990 appearance and Mid Production units depicting later runs of locomotives.

While the Reservation Due Date has come and gone, Kato is still taking orders for these on a first come, first served basis. Kato has also put out a video show the models and the installation of DCC in them, check it out below:

Model Features:

• Equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers
• Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights
• Mid Production: Lighted ditch lights and illuminated pre printed number boards
• Mid Production: Shock absorber construction for reliable performance
• Mid Production: DCC friendly and ready for drop in decoder installation of a Train Control Systems K1D4-NC
• Early: DCC friendly and ready for drop in decoder installation of a Train Control Systems K1D4
• Low flange wheels
• This release includes road numbers in eight schemes available in both Standard DC & DCC Equipped versions

Reservations Due Dates Vary By Road Name

Expected Release: April & May 2013

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