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Southern Pacific GP38-2 #170 HO Scale: DCC & Sound Unleashed! A Model Train Masterpiece!

Get ready to unleash your inner rockstar with this bad boy! It’s not just a thing, it’s a vibe. A statement. A conversation starter that screams “I know what’s up.” Imagine the envy in their eyes, the whispers of admiration. This ain't no ordinary offering, this is pure, unadulterated awesome. So ditch the mundane, crank up the volume, and grab this before it vanishes faster than a free taco on a Tuesday! You in?

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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.

SP Specific FEATURES:

Leased from HELM former CSX/L&N
Nose mounted headlight
Extended Range dynamic brake
Chicken wire radiator grilles
Sunshades
Wind deflectors
Correct style 3 or 5-chime horn per prototype
Blomberg-M truck sideframes
Unique non-standard Speed Lettering font
Each roadnumber features prototype-specific decoration and placement

The SP was desperate for reliable power in the early 1990s, and this group of former CSX / L&N units from HELM leasing was one solution. Lacking typical SP light packages, they wandered over the entire system both before and after the Union Pacific takeover.

Locomotive Features:

Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
DCC-ready features Quick Plugª plug-and-play technology with both 8- and 9-pin connector
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately-painted and �printed paint schemes
Coupler cut levers
MU hoses
Trainline hose
See through cab windows
Full cab interior
Walkway tread
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Windshield wipers
Lift rings
Wire grab irons
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
Sander lines
McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Incandescent bulbs for realistic appearance
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage