Atlas 10000972 HO Scale Vermont Railway GP40-2 Ph2 Diesel Engine #303 – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

This is Atlas 10000972 HO Scale Vermont Railway GP40-2 Phase 2 Diesel Engine #303.

Features: NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready) 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 Separately-installed scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons and fine scale handrails Movable drop steps Walkway safety tread Coupler cut bars Multiple unit hoses and trainline hoses Snowplow Etched metal radiator and dynamic brake fans (included where appropriate per road name). Dynamic Brake options: standard range, extended range or non-dynamic brake hatch used where appropriate per road name. 3,600 gallon fuel tank. Additional Information: The GP40-2 was EMDs follow-up to the very successful GP40 locomotive model. While many internal upgrades were introduced (such as the use of improved, modular Dash 2 electrical components), there were some external differences between the early production GP40-2 and late-production GP40. This included an engine water-level sight glass on the right side of the body (a feature common to all EMD Dash 2 models), a larger electrical cabinet air filter box, a lengthened battery compartment on the left side, and a slightly modified cab. All GP40-2s featured a 16-cylinder EMD 645-series diesel engine which was rated at 3,000 horsepower. Early to mid-production phase 2 GP40-2s were built from mid-1976 through late-1979. Several major spotting features of Phase 2 units include: an 88 low nose, corrugated radiator grilles and notched step wells. Included on this first production run are locomotives decorated for Southern Pacific and Cotton Belt. Our models will include several signature Southern Pacific spotting features including L-shaped front windshield, round brakewheel, operating cab gyralight, SP-style low nose headlight with non-operating red signal light and the related rear end headlight package. These models will also include a cab roof air conditioner and antenna platform with related piping.

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Atlas
Model Number: 10000972
Road Name: Vermont Railway (VTR)
MSRP: $169.95

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11627715.

Trainz Product Id: 11627715