Southern Pacific 7242 GP40-2 Locomotive: Specs, Photos, and History

Southern Pacific Powerhouse GP40-2 #7242: A Railroader's Dream Rolling in!

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By the early 1970s, many first-generation types of diesel were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. This locomotive was developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature of the GP40-2 was the introduction of the dash 2 modular electrical cabinets. For more than 40 years, the GP40-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, and helper service. Many remain in service today.

SP FEATURES:

Corrugated radiator grills
Q fans
Straight side sill
Angled blower duct
Exhaust silencer
SP style cab armrests
Illuminated front & rear Oscitrol lights; effect on DCC+sound version. Red UDE lights are non-operational
Nathan P3 horn on bracket
Sinclair antenna on the ground plane with conduit
Units are depicted in post-delivery condition with white painted step edges

LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
DCC-ready features Quick Plugª plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately-painted and �printed paint schemes
Coupler cut levers
MU hoses
Trainline hose
See-through cab windows
Full cab interior
Walkway tread
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Windshield wipers
Lift rings
Wire grab irons
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
Sander lines
McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels and multi-link drivetrain
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
LED Lighting for a realistic appearance
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage