HO EMD Model 40 Locomotive EMDX #1134 (ATH28745)

HO-scale EMD Model 40 Locomotive, EMDX #1134, is a precise, ready-to-run representation of Electro-Motive Corporation’s early two-axle diesel-electric demonstrator, affectionately known as the critter. Its transition-era pinstriped finish and see-through cab windows give it authentic character for layouts set in the 1940s.

The model is built for realistic operation, with separately applied horn, exhaust stacks, and bell, a detailed injection-molded body with Celcon handrails, and LED lighting with bi-directional brightness for consistent headlight performance. Quick Plug plug-and-play makes it DCC-ready, and the drivetrain features all-wheel drive with precision gears, a heavy die-cast frame for traction, and reliable all-wheel electrical pickup. Wheels with RP25 contours fit Code 55 through 100 track, and a 15" minimum radius keeps it rolling smoothly on common hobby curves. Prototype history notes that the Model 40 was produced from 1940 to 1943, with 11 units built for defense plants and military customers, earning the nickname 'critters' for its compact appearance.