HO EMD Model 40 Locomotive Blue and Grey (ATH28750)

HO EMD Model 40 Locomotive in blue and grey is a ready-to-run HO-scale diesel-electric model that faithfully recreates Electro-Motive Corporation’s Model 40 critter from the early 1940s. It comes fully assembled and ready to operate, featuring a highly detailed injection-molded body, see-through cab windows, and separately-applied horn, exhaust stacks, and bell, all finished with realistic paint and printing.

Designed for reliable performance on HO layouts, this locomotive combines a heavy die-cast frame for traction with all-wheel drive and electrical pickup for smooth, quiet operation. LED lighting provides bi-directional headlights with consistent brightness, while McHenry scale knuckle couplers ensure dependable coupling. RP25-profile wheels work on Code 55 through Code 100 track, and the RTR motor with precision flywheels delivers steady power. Quick Plug plug-and-play technology makes it DCC-ready, and the minimum 15-inch radius keeps it versatile on most hobby layouts. Prototype notes explain that the Model 40 was produced between 1940 and 1943, with eleven units built and nicknamed critters.