PREORDER Atlas Master Line N 40006236 Gold Series EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive, Amtrak #743 (DCC & Sound Equipped)

Description

The Dash 2 locomotive series, unveiled by EMD in 1972, featured significant changes, such as a solid-state, modular electrical control system and improved engine components designed to increase traction and reduce exhaust emissions. A reliable work-horse, the GP38-2 remains one of the most successful locomotives ever built. Most are still in service today.

Features:Features:

Golden-white LEDsGolden-white LEDs
Painted safety railsPainted safety rails
Directional lightingDirectional lighting
Blackened metal wheelsBlackened metal wheels
Scale Speed motorScale Speed motor
Factory-installed AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplersFactory-installed AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers
Separately-applied coupler cut leversSeparately-applied coupler cut levers
Atlas Master Gold version features ESU LokSound DecoderAtlas Master Gold version features ESU LokSound Decoder

DCC Operation Features GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY)DCC Operation Features GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY)

Supports all DCC-programming modesSupports all DCC-programming modes
DCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus, with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing.DCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus, with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing.
Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.
A total of 6 DCC function outputs are available, and all can be function mapped (disable, brightness, light effects) individuallyA total of 6 DCC function outputs are available, and all can be function mapped (disable, brightness, light effects) individually
Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

ESU LokSound Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):ESU LokSound Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):

Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.
There are up to 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.There are up to 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.
Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes “on the fly” are provided for true realism.Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes “on the fly” are provided for true realism.