{"product_id":"bli-7963-n-scale-emd-sd40-2-kansas-city-southern-kcs-646-paragon4-dcc","title":"BLI 7963 N Scale EMD SD40-2 Kansas City Southern KCS 646 Paragon4 DCC","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBLI 7963 N Scale EMD SD40-2 Kansas City Southern KCS 646 Paragon4 DCC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced by EMD in January 1972, the SD40-2 is one of the most popular diesel locomotives of all time. Between 1972 and 1989, EMD built nearly 4,000 units. These 3,000 horsepower machines were found to be more reliable than higher horsepower locomotives, and the SD40-2 became the standard of the industry for several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SD40-2 shares a common frame with the SD38-2 and the SD45-2. The frame was lengthened to accommodate the new HT-C trucks, which were 1.5 feet longer than the Flexicoil truck found on the SD40's. With a longer frame, but similar sized long hoods, the SD40-2's have distinctive \"porches\" on either end. These empty areas are good spotting features for SD38-2 and SD40-2 locomotives. The SD40-2 can be further distinguished from the SD38-2 by its three roof-mounted radiator fans and a single large exhaust stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several variations of SD40-2 in service. BLI is modeling the original standard SD40-2. They are offering models in eleven prototypical paint schemes. Each model is equipped with Paragon4 DC\/DCC Sound \u0026amp; Control System. In addition to the Paragon4 series models, they also offer one road number in each paint scheme in Stealth Series - these models are No-Sound \/ DCC-Ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParagon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Wheel Electrical Pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BLI (Broadway Limited Imports)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48348756476117,"sku":"BLI7963","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/bli-7963-n-scale-emd-sd40-2-kansas-city-southern-kcs-646-paragon4-dcc-2.webp?v=1720207416","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/bli-7963-n-scale-emd-sd40-2-kansas-city-southern-kcs-646-paragon4-dcc","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}