As a prototype, the SD40-2 was the most popular second-generation diesel with sales of over 3000 in the U.S. and more than 700 in Canada. There were many variations of this popular diesel because of the long production run, with Early units representing a pre-1990 appearance and Mid Production units depicting later runs of locomotives.
Mid Production EMD SD40-2 locomotives mirror a post-1990 locomotive, with deck mounted ditch lights so the modeler can use them with their modern freight rolling stock and in combination with other modern locos. Mid Production road names come with prototype accurate detailing with regards to horn and air conditioner placement as well, with Santa Fe (and ex-santa fe, respectively) units having their airhorns mounted towards the rear and additional antenna and air conditioning units over the cab.
Stock #
Description
Road #
Msrp
Stock #
Description
N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production Burlington Northern Standard
- Cab headlight version with foreward positioned airhorn
Road #
6792
Msrp
$120
Stock #
176-4960-DCC
Description
N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production Burlington Northern Standard w/ Digitrax DCC Installed
Road #
6792
Msrp
$200
Stock #
176-4960-LS
Special Order
Description
N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production Burlington Northern Standard w/ ESU LokSound Installed
Road #
6792
Msrp
$320
Stock #
Description
N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production Burlington Northern Standard
- Cab headlight version with foreward positioned airhorn
Road #
7036
Msrp
$120
Stock #
176-4961-DCC
Description
N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production Burlington Northern Standard w/ Digitrax DCC Installed
Road #
7036
Msrp
$200
Stock #
176-4961-LS
Special Order
Description
N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production Burlington Northern Standard w/ ESU LokSound Installed
Road #
7036
Msrp
$320
Stock #
Description
N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production AT&SF
- Nose headlight version rear mounted airhorn
Road #
5072
Msrp
$120
Stock #
176-8209-DCC
Description
N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production AT&SF w/ Digitrax DCC Installed
Road #
5072
Msrp
$200
Stock #
176-8209-LS
Special Order
Description
N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production AT&SF w/ ESU LokSound Installed
Road #
5072
Msrp
$320
Stock #
Description
N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production AT&SF
- Nose headlight version rear mounted airhorn
Road #
5088
Msrp
$120
Stock #
176-8210-DCC
Description
N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production AT&SF w/ Digitrax DCC Installed
Road #
5088
Msrp
$200
Stock #
176-8210-LS
Special Order
Description
N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production AT&SF w/ ESU LokSound Installed
Road #
5088
Msrp
$320