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EMD SD40-2 (DCC & Sound): Norfolk Southern | Athearn RTR
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PRE-ORDER Deadline: 01/26/2024 | ETA: 05/15/2025
HO Scale | NS EMD SD40-2 (DCC & Sound)

OH Pre-Order Price: $195.99

PRE-ORDER TERMS

This is a future release from Athearn RTR. You may pre-order this item from our site to secure your model from this production. No payment is due at the time of placing your pre-order. You will be notified upon delivery of the model(s) and we will then make arrangements to finalize your purchase.

Please note the item price is set to $0.00 for the purpose of pre-ordering only. We do not want to collect payment well in advance of the models' arrival. The OH Pre-Order Price listed above is the amount that will be billed per model at the time of delivery. Shipping charges will be added at that time.

Please contact us at [email protected] for call 765.289.4257 if you need to adjust your order before the models arrive.

Item# Item Name MSRP: Our Price: Qty Add
ATH1808 EMD SD40-2 (DCC & Sound): NS #3259 | Athearn RTR
$244.99
$0.00
ATH1809 EMD SD40-2 (DCC & Sound): NS #3261 | Athearn RTR
$244.99
$0.00
ATH1810 EMD SD40-2 (DCC & Sound): NS #3272 | Athearn RTR
$244.99
$0.00
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Additional Information::
  • SD40-2 series features include:
  • -fine scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
  • -flexible rubber MU hoses and trainline hoses for durability
  • -see-through cab windows
  • -coupler cut levers
  • -wire grab irons
  • -exhaust stack
  • -see-through dynamic brake and radiator fans
  • -frame mounted bell (unless noted)
  • -detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers fuel gauges and breather pipes
  • -separately applied air tanks
  • -photo-etched stainless steel windshield wipers
  • -LED illuminated front and rear headlights, ditch lights and beacons (as per prototype)




Technical Specs:
This sound-equipped model has a factory installed Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami sound and single cube speaker. The sound operates in both DC and DCC environments. When operating in DC, the engine, horn and bell sounds will work. Full DCC functionality when operating in DCC such as ability to program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell and lights. Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes - CV chart included.

  • 5-pole skew motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
  • all-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
  • all-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
  • wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
  • factory installed McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible
  • bi-directional LED lighting for realistic appearance
  • heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
  • 18" minimum radius
  • 22" recommended radius




Product Details:
  • fully assembled and factory finished
  • former Southern units
  • bell mounted on long hood
  • Nathan P5 horn on each end
  • long hood forward operation
  • two firecracker antennas
  • front and rear plow
  • flashing front and rear ditch lights with horn activation (DCC Only)
  • high short hood
  • "Breakaway" style end handrails
  • walkway lights
  • "SOU" on cab
  • 4000 gallon fuel tank

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