PREORDER Atlas O 30138537 GE Dash 8-40CW Locomotive 3-Rail, Proto-Sound 3.0, Trainman, Union Pacific #9414 (DCC and Sound Equipped)

Description

The 4,000hp Dash 8-40CW was produced by General Electric between 1989 and 1993 as a follow-up to the successful Dash 8-40C locomotive. The most distinguishing feature of this model was the introduction of GE’s version of the wide-nose “North American Safety Cab.” This style of cab would become a common sight on railroads across the country. Four major railroads purchased the Dash 8-40CW in fairly large quantities, including Conrail, CSX, Santa Fe and Union Pacific. Most of these units are still in regular mainline and heavy-haul freight service today. Due to various mergers, they can also be seen operating for new owners Norfolk Southern and BNSF.

FeaturesFeatures
Scale dimensionsScale dimensions
Directional LED lightingDirectional LED lighting
Santa Fe & BNSF locos feature a “Gull-Wing” cabSanta Fe & BNSF locos feature a “Gull-Wing” cab
3-Rail Conventional locos have horn and bell sounds3-Rail Conventional locos have horn and bell sounds
2-Rail locomotives have fixed pilots, scale wheel sets and scale couplers2-Rail locomotives have fixed pilots, scale wheel sets and scale couplers
Separately-applied wire grab irons and handrail stanchionsSeparately-applied wire grab irons and handrail stanchions
Prototypical painting and letteringPrototypical painting and lettering
Length: 17.5” without couplers, 18” over couplersLength: 17.5” without couplers, 18” over couplers
Weight: 5 lbs.Weight: 5 lbs.
Minimum diameter curve: O-36 (3-Rail)Minimum diameter curve: O-36 (3-Rail)
Minimum radius curve: 36” (2-Rail)Minimum radius curve: 36” (2-Rail)
2 & 3-Rail DCS Features:2 & 3-Rail DCS Features:
Proto-Sound 3.0 With the Digital Command System Featuring Freight Yard Proto-EffectsProto-Sound 3.0 With the Digital Command System Featuring Freight Yard Proto-Effects
Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH IncrementsLocomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments