HO Scale Diesel Locomotives

By the end of the 1970’s, SP was in need of high-speed motive power for their hot shot trains. They placed their first order of 20 GP40-2s (SP 7608-7627) from EMD with order number 776071 in 1978. Being rather late to the table for this...

By the end of the 1970’s, SP was in need of high-speed motive power for their hot shot trains. They placed their first order of 20 GP40-2s (SP 7608-7627) from EMD with order number 776071 in 1978. Being rather late to the table for this...

By the end of the 1970’s, SP was in need of high-speed motive power for their hot shot trains. They placed their first order of 20 GP40-2s (SP 7608-7627) from EMD with order number 776071 in 1978. Being rather late to the table for this...

Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railroad started in 1906 operating between Panama City FL and Dothan AL. In 1973, they ordered a pair of GP38-2’s from EMD, #508 and 509. Painted in an attractive green and yellow scheme, they featured early foot...

The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company purchased 9 GP38-2’s from EMD in 1975. These units were built to Conrail specs and featured a cab signal box, small “weed cutter” plows, Leslie 3-chime horns, and small 2600gal fuel tanks...

The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company purchased 9 GP38-2’s from EMD in 1975. These units were built to Conrail specs and featured a cab signal box, small “weed cutter” plows, Leslie 3-chime horns, and small 2600gal fuel tanks...

The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company purchased 9 GP38-2’s from EMD in 1975. These units were built to Conrail specs and featured a cab signal box, small “weed cutter” plows, Leslie 3-chime horns, and small 2600gal fuel tanks...

In 1980, SP placed an order for 45 GP38-2’s from EMD. Starting in the late 1980’s, FRA regulations dictated that any lighting feature of a locomotive that is installed must operate or the locomotive cannot be used in service. To combat...

In 1980, SP placed an order for 45 GP38-2’s from EMD. Starting in the late 1980’s, FRA regulations dictated that any lighting feature of a locomotive that is installed must operate or the locomotive cannot be used in service. To combat...

In 1980, SP placed an order for 45 GP38-2’s from EMD. Starting in the late 1980’s, FRA regulations dictated that any lighting feature of a locomotive that is installed must operate or the locomotive cannot be used in service. To combat...

In 1972, Gulf Mobile & Ohio received 15 GP38-2s from EMD. These early phase units featured chicken wire grilles and widely-spaced radiator fans. That same year, the GM&O merged into the Illinois Central. After a few different paint schemes, the...

In 1972, Gulf Mobile & Ohio received 15 GP38-2s from EMD. These early phase units featured chicken wire grilles and widely-spaced radiator fans. That same year, the GM&O merged into the Illinois Central. After a few different paint schemes, the...

In 1972, Gulf Mobile & Ohio received 15 GP38-2s from EMD. These early phase units featured chicken wire grilles and widely-spaced radiator fans. That same year, the GM&O merged into the Illinois Central. After a few different paint schemes, the...

After the BN-Frisco merger of 1980, many Frisco diesel locomotives were painted into BN colors fairly quickly. When repainted, they retained many of the features such as the Leslie 5-chime horn, front class lights, and nose gyralight. Many would...

After the BN-Frisco merger of 1980, many Frisco diesel locomotives were painted into BN colors fairly quickly. When repainted, they retained many of the features such as the Leslie 5-chime horn, front class lights, and nose gyralight. Many would...

After the BN-Frisco merger of 1980, many Frisco diesel locomotives were painted into BN colors fairly quickly. When repainted, they retained many of the features such as the Leslie 5-chime horn, front class lights, and nose gyralight. Many would...

Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railroad started in 1906 operating between Panama City FL and Dothan AL. In 1973, they ordered a pair of GP38-2’s from EMD, #508 and 509. Painted in an attractive green and yellow scheme, they featured early foot...

Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railroad started in 1906 operating between Panama City FL and Dothan AL. In 1973, they ordered a pair of GP38-2’s from EMD, #508 and 509. Painted in an attractive green and yellow scheme, they featured early foot...

In 1980, SP placed an order for 45 GP38-2’s from EMD. Starting in the late 1980’s, FRA regulations dictated that any lighting feature of a locomotive that is installed must operate or the locomotive cannot be used in service. To combat...

In 1980, SP placed an order for 45 GP38-2’s from EMD. Starting in the late 1980’s, FRA regulations dictated that any lighting feature of a locomotive that is installed must operate or the locomotive cannot be used in service. To combat...