Atlas HO GP40-2 Locomotive

New Paint Schemes!

The GP40-2 was EMD’s 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. The early or “phase 1” GP40-2 was produced from mid-1972 through mid-1975. Most phase 1 units included features which were standard for EMD at the time: an 81” low nose and wire mesh radiator grilles. The first units built went to Rio Grande, but by far the largest purchaser was Chessie System with 147 units delivered during this period.

Note: The Atlas Quarterly Catalog Fall Edition on pg. 56 shows the incorrect paint scheme for the RF&P road name. The photo on the website is the model that will be produced.

The following video shows the gyralight in motion:

Standard MSRP:

$149.95

Decoder-Equipped MSRP:

$239.95

Estimated Delivery:

December 2008

Features:

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

Additional Features:

Rio Grande & Florida East Coast units feature a functioning low nose gyralight (Gold version - lighted and includes simulated gyralight operation; Silver version - lighted only)
CSX road numbers 6350-6365 feature a low nose headlight.
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.
2,600 or 3,600 gallon fuel tank.
Early Blomberg or Blomberg Type-M trucks included where appropriate.

Undecorated units information:

Dynamic Brake Part: standard range and non-dynamic brake hatch
Hood and frame bells included
3,600 and 2,600 Gallon fuel tanks included
Trucks: early Blomberg only
The handrails will NOT be attached to the frame and will be packed separately.

Atlas Master™ Series Silver Additional Features:

NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)

Atlas Master™ Series Gold Additional Features:

Electronic Dual-Mode® Decoder (e-DMD) that allows your locomotive to run in DCC or traditional DC

QSI® Quantum System™ Features Including:
(Atlas Master Series Gold locomotives only)

Dual speaker system
Authentic diesel engine sounds
Squealing brakes
Doppler effect
Air let-off in neutral
Coupler impact sounds when operated with DCC
Helper mode that mutes the whistle and bell for double heading
And more!

Note: Due to the higher starting voltage required to operate the sound system, it is not possible to MU a non-sound-equipped loco in DC (analog) mode

AccuMate® couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.

Item#	Road Name	Road Number
HO GP40-2 Phase 1 Locomotive Atlas Master Series Silver - (Without Decoder and Sound) [DCC Ready]
10 000 333	Undecorated	-
10 000 384	Undec. w/nose gyralight	-
10 000 385	Undec. w/std nose H/L	-
10 000 386	CSX* (Blue/Gray/Yellow)	6350
10 000 387	CSX* (Blue/Gray/Yellow)	6358
10 000 388	CSX*¥ (Blue/Gray/Yellow)	6393
10 000 389	Detroit Toledo & Ironton¥ (Orange/Black)	410
10 000 390	Detroit Toledo & Ironton¥ (Orange/Black)	421
10 000 391	Florida East Coast¥ (Blue/Yellow)	411
10 000 392	Florida East Coast¥ (Blue/Yellow)	413
10 000 393	Florida East Coast¥ (Blue/Yellow)	418
10 000 394	Reading (Green/Yellow/Black)	3671
10 000 395	Reading (Green/Yellow/Black)	3672
10 000 420	Reading (Green/Yellow/Black)	3675
10 000 397	Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac¥ (Blue/Gray)	141
10 000 398	Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac¥ (Blue/Gray)	143
10 000 399	Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac¥ (Blue/Gray)	144
10 000 400	Rio Grande (Black/Grande Gold)	3097
10 000 401	Rio Grande (Black/Grande Gold)	3109
10 000 402	Rio Grande (Black/Grande Gold)	3111
*CSX Licensed Product Products bearing Rio Grande marks are made under trademark license from Union Pacific Railroad Company. ¥Locomotive without dynamic brake

Item#	Road Name	Road Number
HO GP40-2 Phase 1 Locomotive Atlas Master Series Gold (With Decoder & Sound)
10 000 366	Undecorated	-
10 000 403	Undec. w/nose gyralight	-
10 000 404	Undec. w/std nose H/L	-
10 000 405	CSX* (Blue/Gray/Yellow)	6351
10 000 406	CSX* (Blue/Gray/Yellow)	6365
10 000 407	CSX*¥ (Blue/Gray/Yellow)	6396
10 000 408	Detroit Toledo & Ironton¥ (Orange/Black)	415
10 000 409	Detroit Toledo & Ironton¥ (Orange/Black)	420
10 000 410	Florida East Coast¥ (Blue/Yellow)	412
10 000 411	Florida East Coast¥ (Blue/Yellow)	415
10 000 412	Reading (Green/Yellow/Black)	3673
10 000 413	Reading (Green/Yellow/Black)	3674
10 000 414	Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac¥ (Blue/Gray)	142
10 000 415	Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac¥ (Blue/Gray)	145
10 000 416	Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac¥ (Blue/Gray)	147
10 000 417	Rio Grande (Black/Grande Gold)	3105
10 000 418	Rio Grande (Black/Grande Gold)	3121
10 000 419	Rio Grande (Black/Grande Gold)	3126
*CSX Licensed Product Products bearing Rio Grande marks are made under trademark license from Union Pacific Railroad Company. ¥Locomotive without dynamic brake

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