Product Features and Details
Road Numbers: 2081, 2109, 2290 (Don Bouchard), 2312 (Please specify road numbers when ordering)
About the EMD GP38-2: The EMD GP38-2 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive of the road-switcher type built by General Motors, Electro-Motive Division. Part of the EMD Dash 2 line, the GP38-2 was an upgraded version of the earlier GP38. Power is provided by an EMD 645E 16-cylinder engine, which generates 2000 horsepower (1.5 MW). As of 2012 most units remain in service – used for switching and on local trains – even on Class 1 railroads.
AZL Model Details: The GP38-2 is AZL’s entry level locomotive. The locomotive features directional controlled LEDs, powerful coreless motor, window glazing, AZL AutoLatch™ couplers and traction tires. The locomotive is DCC ready.
- 12V 7.5mm SDK/AZL motor
- Dual flywheels
- LED directional controlled lighting
- DCC ready: Digitrax now produces a drop in decoder for our GP38-2
