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Atlas - N Scale - Diesel GE Dash 8-40CW - Undecorated (Conrail Style) - DCC Ready- (SKU 150-51902-run2)

Available On: August 1, 2013

DASH 8-40CW Locomotives

A GE Dash 8-40CW is a 6-axle deisel locomotive  built by GE Transportation Systems from 1990 to 1994.   It is distinguished from the Dash 8-40C by the addition of a "wide" or "safety" cab. This locomotive model is sometimes referred to as a C40-8W.

The first Dash 8-40CW was delivered the UNion Pacific in 1990, in total GE would build 756 Dash 8-40CW , the Dash 8-40CW was succeeded by the GE Dash 9-44CW in 1994. Like most GE locomotives, the Dash 8-40CW saw continuous upgrades over the course of its production, later model Conrail units were built with split cooling systems for theTurbocharger Intercooler  and Engine Cooling (previous Dash 8 series had both on the same cooling system). The later units delivered to Conrail in 1993 and 1994 were equipped with GE's Integrated Function Displays (IFD).
 
The IFDs are LCD displays that provide the engineer with the same information previously provide to him/her by analog gauges, as well as integrating counter and end of train device telemetry functions.
 
Features:
► DCC ready
► Illuminated ditch lights in analog
► Directional lighting
► Golden white LEDs
► Separate coupler cut lever
► Blackened metal wheels
► Dual flywheel equipped 5-pole skewed armature motor with a low friction mechanism
► Factory-installed AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers
 
Order By Feb 7,2012
Delivery Expected June 2012







$124.95 US
Country of Origin: China