N EMD SD40-2 Rock Island 4797 DCC-Ready Model (BLI9490)

Meet the EMD SD40-2 Rock Island 4797, a DCC-ready, no-sound HO-scale diesel locomotive. This Rock Island unit is finished in the classic red-and-yellow livery and is designed for hobbyists who want to install a decoder and add an optional sound package for a fully personalized operation.

Constructed with an ABS body and die-cast chassis for sturdy, durable performance, it features all-wheel electrical pickup for steady power delivery and a host of separately applied details—handrails, grab irons, horns, bells, and antennas—for a highly realistic appearance. Prototypically accurate light operation and two MicroTrains-compatible couplers round out the model, which will operate on Code 55, 70, and 80 rails and on minimum 9-inch-radius curves. Prototypical paint schemes and road numbers ensure the Rock Island SD40-2's iconic look on the layout.