HO GP40P-2 Locomotive with DCC & Sound, UP #1373 Overview
Two of the original three SP GP40P-2's survived past the UP/SP merger of 1996. By this time, their paint was very worn and faded. Before their full UP repaints, they operated patched in UP numbers for a number of years.
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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 engines 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 âdash 2â 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.