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SKU:ATHG-1757
HO GP40-2 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, Baltimore & Ohio #GM50 (ATHG-1757)
HO GP40-2 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, Baltimore & Ohio #GM50 (ATHG-1757)
HO-scale GP40-2 Locomotive with DCC & Sound in Baltimore & Ohio livery (GM50) brings authentic diesel power to an HO layout. This model features a SoundTraxx Tsunami2 onboard decoder with dual cube speakers, delivering engine, horn, and bell sounds that operate in both DC and DCC modes, with full DCC functionality available when used on a DCC system. It is DCC-ready with Quick Plug plug-and-play technology and a 21-pin NEM connector for easy installation. A heavy die-cast frame houses a Genesis driveline with a 5-pole skew-wound motor for smooth, quiet operation, while LED lighting, lit number boards, lit class lights and beacons, and a see-through cab interior with a detailed fuel tank deliver prototype-like realism. The minimum radius for reliable operation is 18 inches.
Designed for practical HO layout use, this GP40-2 uses body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible) and RP25 wheels for dependable coupling and smooth tracking on common HO track. The Baltimore & Ohio GM50 paint scheme is accurately reproduced, and the locomotive benefits from a heavy frame and all-wheel electrical pickup for steady pulling power. DCC and sound settings can be tuned via CV changes, with a CV chart included in the box to help tailor speed, sound, and lashups, including MU configurations. Fine details such as etched fan grilles, walkways, handrails, and a detailed fuel tank further enhance realism, while packaging securely protects the model during storage.
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