Atlas 10004247 EMD GP40-2 Southern Pacific #7672 (SPSF Merger, red, yellow, black) DCC & Sound HO Scale

The Atlas 10004247 HO Scale EMD GP40 - 2 represents Southern Pacific #7672, featuring the SPSF Merger colors of red, yellow, and black with DCC and sound. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The GP40 - 2 is EMD's successor to the successful GP40. It has internal upgrades like improved Dash 2 electrical components and external differences from late - production GP40s. This model has a 16 - cylinder EMD 645 - series diesel engine rated at 3,000 horsepower. Phase 2 units from mid - 1976 to late - 1979 have features such as an 88” low nose, corrugated radiator grilles, and notched step wells. The locomotive comes with many great features including golden - white LEDs, a realistic die - cast underframe, a five - pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for smooth performance at all speeds, directional lighting, factory - installed AccuMate® knuckle couplers, a detailed cab interior with crew, separately - installed scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons, and fine scale handrails. It also has movable drop steps, walkway safety tread, coupler cut bars, multiple unit hoses, trainline hoses, and a snowplow. Additional features include etched metal radiator and dynamic brake fans (where appropriate), dynamic brake options, and a 3,600 - gallon fuel tank. Undecorated units come with specific parts and options. The locomotive supports all DCC - programming modes and has flexible function key mapping. It also has analog (DC) operation features, and over 20 sound effects for a realistic experience.

Using your Atlas 10004247 HO Scale EMD GP40 - 2 locomotive is easy. If you're using a DCC layout, it supports all DCC - programming modes and flexible function key mapping. You can control it just like other DCC - compatible locomotives. For analog (DC) operation, you can use the LokSound Select Dual - Mode decoder, but remember the Atlas Quantum Engineer won't work with this decoder on a DC layout. You can use a basic DCC system to control the sound and lighting functions. When operating on a DC - powered layout, don't consist it with a locomotive that doesn't have both DCC and sound. In terms of maintenance, keep it clean. Wipe off dust regularly to prevent it from affecting the moving parts. Check the couplers and wheels for any signs of wear. If the locomotive has been sitting unused for a long time, give it a gentle test run before using it on a full - scale layout. Also, when handling the locomotive, be careful not to damage the delicate parts like the separately - installed windshield wipers and handrails.