HO GP40-2L with DCC & Sound, CN #9486

HO GP40-2L with DCC & Sound, CN #9486 Overview

Built in 1974 with Canadian-specific features including, wide cab with 4 front windows, 3 color class lights, and snow shields, CN bought 268 examples of this design. Our representation offers the as-delivered style paint scheme, this time with forward ditch lights for the 1990's era modeler.

By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. One of the most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotives were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40-2 was the introduction of the "dash 2" modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP40-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, and helper service. Many remain in service today.