Description

DCC AND SOUND EQUIPPED MODEL

The GP40-2 was the successor to the popular EMD GP-40. The GP-40-2 had mostly internal changes but several outside details varied as well. Such details include bolted down battery box covers and a roof that extends slightly beyond the rear of the cab.

Features:
Directional lighting
Walkway safety tread
Blackened metal wheels
Scale Speed motor
Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers
Dynamic brakes (as appropriate by railroad)
Golden-white LEDs

DCC Operation Features GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):
Supports all DCC-programming modes
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
A 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

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
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