HO EMD GP30 Locomotive CSX 4233 YN2 (BLI9569)

This HO-scale GP30 locomotive models CSX 4233 in the YN2 livery, providing a faithful representation of EMD’s GP30 for HO-layout enthusiasts. Designed to compete with GE’s U25B, the GP30 delivers about 2,250 horsepower from a 16‑cylinder 567D3 engine and features a taller body to house a central air system and a redesigned cab roof with the distinctive hump. The model is part of a Stealth Series that is DCC-ready out of the box and ships without sound, with an 8‑ohm speaker included to streamline adding a DCC sound decoder if desired.

On the rails, this GP30 is built for reliable operation and easy customization: directional front and rear lights, all-wheel electrical pickup, and an ABS body with a die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort. It features premium painting with prototypically accurate road numbers and numerous separately applied details, such as handrails, grab irons, horns, bells, wipers, and etched grills, plus metal Kadee-compatible couplers. It will run on Code 70, 83, and 100 rails and requires a minimum operating radius of 18 inches, with a precision drive mechanism designed for heavy towing and smooth slow-speed operation.