Southern Pacific #7240 GP40-2

Southern Pacific #7240 GP40-2By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotives became the GP40 2. EMD began production of the 16 cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotive 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

CN FEATURES:

DCC :Ready/21-Pin NEM Is Assembly Required: No Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: EMD Features:

the SD70 boasted improvements as well

was coupled to a new alternator design

such as the Amfleet

Allow 8 hours for full curing

NS #4602 NEW FEATURES:

This locomotive was developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable

Solid Copper

Fine Copper sheet INCLUDES:

precision machined flywheels

as well as revised clean air compartment and engine compartment layouts