Prototype Information

We are excited to announce the introduction of the HO scale EMD SD40-2 Mid-Production Version of the BN - white face and the CN / IC Repaint. The CN units were built originally for the Burlington Northern. They were later purchased by the Illinois Central and are now owned by the Canadian National. They are used with other CN power on all types of freight service and are occasionally used in pool service with other roads. The BN amassed a fleet of 827 SD40-2's between 1972 and 1980. They started out hauling coal trains out of Wyoming's Powder River Basin and then started moving transcontinental freight between the West Coast and the Midwest. As a prototype, this 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.

Model Features :

It will have the appearance "after 1990", which will include ditch lights so the modeler can use them with their modern freights and in combination with other modern locos. Note the ditch lights on these units will be deck mounted, as was the prototype. They will also be equipped with anti-climbers.

All locomotives will be equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers.
Locomotives will feature directional Golden White LED headlight and illuminated preprinted numberboards.
Lighted ditch lights
Shock absorber construction for reliable performance
Locomotives will be DCC friendly
All 6 axles powered
Low flange wheels

We are happy to announce the release of the HO SD40-2 Mid-Production version in the Burlington Northern paint scheme. This model features something truly special and unique in the world of model railroading: functional ditch lights that can be switched between alternating and steady modes while the locomotive is in motion, all while running on an analog (DC) system. Of course, the locomotive is DCC and sound friendly, with a built-in speaker housing for easy sound installation, and comes with ALL handrails and grab irons factory installed.