HO EMD GP30 Locomotive H3 Swoosh BNSF 2815 (BLI7562)

The HO EMD GP30 Locomotive, featuring the H3 Swoosh design, is a stunning model representing the BNSF 2815. Built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division, the original EMD GP30 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive that was produced between July 1961 and November 1963, with a total of 948 units created for various railroads in the United States and Canada. This model is designed to emulate the real locomotive's performance and aesthetic, making it a valuable addition to any model railroad setup.

This locomotive is equipped with the advanced Paragon4 Sound and Control System, which includes the renowned ROLLING THUNDER feature, providing an authentic sound experience. The integral dual-mode decoder ensures superb slow-speed operation in both DC and DCC environments, allowing for seamless integration into various layout configurations.

Precision Engineered for significant hauling capacity, the locomotive boasts an all-wheel electrical pickup system and is constructed with an ABS body mounted on a die-cast chassis. Such engineering ensures maximum tractive effort and longevity. The model showcases many prototypically accurate details including handrails, grab irons, horns, and etched metal grills, presenting an impressive imagery faithful to the original design.