Description
Pre-Order Due Date: March 28 2025
Most manufacturers give a Pre Order ETA which can be seen near the 'add to cart' button. They also give a due date which is indicative of when the product is expected to go into production.
There is a 5% NON-refundable deposit for preorders, this amount will be deducted from the price of the product when it arrives. You will see how much downpayment is required after adding the item to your cart.
For any pre-order submitted after the due date, we will try our best to fulfill your order, but are at the mercy of the manufacturer and if they produce more than were preordered by their dealers.
Pre-Orders will show a 0 shipping cost now, and shipping will be included on your invoice at time of product arrival.
When the product(s) are available to ship, you will receive an invoice via email and text through Intuit QuickBooks for the remaining 95%. Message and data rates may apply.
Please note that Estimated Arrival Dates can change at any point. Midwest Model Railroad is not responsible for manufacturers delaying production.
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EMD GP38-2 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotive became the GP38-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine in 1972. Unlike the GP38’s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the GP38-2s prime mover drove an alternator which produced AC electrical current that was rectified to DC to power the four traction motors.Another major change for the GP38- 2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP38-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, helpers, snow fighting trains, and hump power. Many remain in service today.
MODEL FEATURES:
- Coupler cut levers
- Trainline hose
- Full cab interior
- Windshield wipers
- Wire grab irons
- DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
- Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
- Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
- Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
- Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
- All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
- Minimum radius: 18”
- MU hoses
- See-through cab windows
- Walkway tread
- Lift rings
- Sander lines
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- LED Lighting for trouble free operation
- Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
- Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
- Accurately-painted and–printed paint schemes
- Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage
- All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
- Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
- Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
- Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
- Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
- All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
- CV chart included in the box
- Precision slow speed control
- Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
- Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:
- #4051 Ph.1 body with chicken wire radiator grilles and closely spaced radiator fans
- #4056 Ph.1 body with chicken wire radiator grilles and closely spaced radiator fans
- #4086 Ph. Ia. body with chicken wire radiator grilles widely spaced radiator fans, pilot stripes
CPKC FEATURES:
- Ex-SOO
- Mid-production body with corrugated grilles and standard fans
- Lit number boards and front class lights
- 3600 gallon fuel tank
- Stratolite beacon (Effect in DCC)
- Blomberg M trucks
- 3-chime horn
- Flush standard exhaust stacks
OHCR FEATURES:
- Front and rear ditch lights
- Narrow-spaced radiator fans
- Early Phase 1 body with chicken wire grilles
- 3-chime horn on bracket
- Non-Dynamic
ATSF FEATURES:
- Ex-TP&W
- Leslie 3-chime horn
- Phase-2 body with corrugated radiator grills
- Closely-spaced radiator fans
- Non-Dynamic
ATSF FEATURES:
- Ex-TP&W
- Leslie 3-chime horn
- Phase-2 body with corrugated radiator grills
- Closely-spaced radiator fans
- Non-Dynamic
BB FEATURES (#15 & #17):
- Ex-NS & Southern
- 5-chime horn mounted on the rea
- Ph. Ia. body w/ Chicken wire Radiator Grills
- Closely-spaced radiator fans
- Front and rear ditch lights
- Dynamic brakes
BB FEATURES:
- Nathan P3 horn
- Upper Gyralight in number board housing (Functions in DCC only)
- Dynamic Brakes
PC FEATURES:
- Leslie 3-chime horn
- Ph. Ia. body with Chicken wire Radiator Grilles
- Closely-spaced radiator fans
- Front and rear snow plows
- Dynamic Brakes
Details
Scale: |
HO Scale |
Road Name: |
Penn Central (PC) |
Version: |
DC Silent |
Road Number: |
8007 |
Locomotive Model: |
EMD GP38-2 |
