HO GP40-2L Locomotive MEC #270 (ATHG64846)

HO-scale Maine Central GP40-2L Locomotive MEC #270, in Harvest Gold from Athearn's Legendary Liveries line, recreates MEC's independent-era look into the 1980s. This detailed HO model adds a distinctive Maine Central presence to freight trains on a layout, ideal for scenes from South Portland to Bangor and points east.

Designed for authentic operation and display, the GP40-2L features prototype detailing such as a Nathan K5LA horn with air line, two Sinclair antennas, and operating ditch lights, plus Blomberg-M trucks, a see-through cab with a full interior, fine-scale Celcon handrails, etched fan grilles, and a detailed fuel tank. It rides on a heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and pulling power, with RP25-wheel contours for smooth operation on common tracks and LED lighting, lit number boards, and class lights. Body-mounted scale knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible) and a Quick Plug 21-pin NEM DCC-ready interface enable straightforward digital control. Sound-equipped versions add a DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2, dual cube speakers, and full DCC functionality with slow-speed control. For weathering, a Primed for grime variant provides a suitable starting point to add grime and rust. Legendary Liveries offer distinctive alternative paint schemes to expand a collection.