N EMD SD40-2 Early type and Mid Production

Prototype Information:

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.

Model Information:

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.

Model Features:

  • Equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers.
  • Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights.
  • Mid Production: Lighted ditch lights and illuminated preprinted numberboards.
  • Mid Production: Shock absorber construction for reliable performance.
  • Mid Production: DCC friendly and ready for drop in decoder installation of a Train Control Systems K1D4-NC.
  • Early: DCC friendly and ready for drop in decoder installation of a Train Control Systems K1D4.
  • Low flange wheels.

Available Paint Schemes;

(Mid) AT&SF

(Mid) BN Standard Scheme

(Mid) Illinois Central

(Early) Wisconsin Southern

(Early) Pan Am Railways

(Early) Chicago & North Western

(Early) Union Pacific

Current Models

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 #

Description

N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production Burlington Northern Standard w/ Digitrax DCC Installed

Road #

6792

Msrp

$200

Stock #

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 #

Description

N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production Burlington Northern Standard w/ Digitrax DCC Installed

Road #

7036

Msrp

$200

Stock #

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 #

Description

N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production AT&SF w/ Digitrax DCC Installed

Road #

5072

Msrp

$200

Stock #

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 #

Description

N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production AT&SF w/ Digitrax DCC Installed

Road #

5088

Msrp

$200

Stock #

Special Order

Description

N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production AT&SF w/ ESU LokSound Installed

Road #

5088

Msrp

$320