{"product_id":"scaletrains-32815-rivet-counter-ho-scale-emd-sd40-2-milwaukee-road-milw-159-dcc-sound","title":"ScaleTrains 32815 Rivet Counter HO Scale EMD SD40-2 Milwaukee Road MILW 159 DCC Sound","description":"\u003ch1\u003eScaleTrains 32815 Rivet Counter HO Scale EMD SD40-2 Milwaukee Road MILW 159 DCC Sound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn January 1972, Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors would build the first production models of a locomotive design that would prove to be legendary: the SD40-2. The flagship of the “Dash-2” series of 1972, the SD40-2 would build upon the lessons learned from its predecessor, the SD40. While the sixteen-cylinder 645E3 turbocharged prime mover remained the same from its SD40 cousin, the SD40-2 boasted a modular, solid-state electrical system, which featured removable “cards” in place of troublesome relays in its high-voltage cabinet, greatly simplifying electrical troubleshooting and repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternally, the biggest change was the use of the new HT-C three-axle truck in place of the Flexi-coil C of the SD40. The new truck promised greater adhesion, and was longer than the Flexi-coil C, necessitating an increase of the length of the SD40-2s frame to an overall length of 68’, 10” over the couplers. This also had the effect of giving the SD40-2 its characteristic long walkway “porches” at each end. Other small external improvements, such as longer battery box compartments, rear overhang on the cab roof, and drip rail over the front cab door, added to the list of external differences between it and the SD40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestic production of the SD40-2 continued until July 1984 making it one of EMD’s most popular locomotives of all time. Many remain in service today, both with original owners as well as secondhand operators. Within the last five years, Norfolk Southern and CSX have rebuilt hundreds of SD40-2s to extend their operating life. This will ensure this venerable locomotive’s presence on U.S. rails for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rivet Counter series SD40-2 is the definitive HO Scale model of EMD’s best-selling diesel locomotive. Our model combines smooth operating performance with unparalleled railroad, road number, and era specific details. Even though the first SD40-2s were first built nearly half a century ago, several continue in service today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: mid–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries 130-170, ex 3000-3040, built 7-8\/72, Phase 1a1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating LED Prime PM-8901 Stratolite beacon*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating LED tricolor front and rear flush-mounted class lights with raised gasket**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront EMD-style low pilot plow with grab irons and without MU hose doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Tall” stepwells with see-through steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear early small deck extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo drop steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectangle walkway lights, mounted between sandbox clean out doors (non-operating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e81” low short hood with ratchet handbrake and angled chain guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolted battery box doors with narrow louvers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly cab sub-base doors with early hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard EMD headlight in number board housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDash two cab with bolted side window panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sunshades or sunshade tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall mirror mounted fore of left side cab window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll weather window mounted on right cab side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForward cab side vent on right side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeslie RS-3-LR Horn mounted on number board housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Whip” antenna mounted to center of cab roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly electrical cabinet “zig-zag” seam, further from rear of cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly stand-off ECAFB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly inertial air intake grilles without drip 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EFCO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReward facing handbrake chain mount for HTC trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-mounted steel bell behind the cab on the fireman’s side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalem air filter (accordion style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3,200-gallon fuel tank with fuel fillers, vertical gauge, round gauge in tank (right side only) and angled breather pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed HT-C trucks with Hyatt bearing caps, early center axle snubbers, sanding lines and brackets, and D-77 traction motor and air duct details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed recorder mounted to first axle left front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTru-Color Paint match color: body TCP-111 Milwaukee Orange, TCP-010 Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivet Counter SD40-2 Locomotives Also Feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple road 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buffer equipped with ScaleTrains.com durable metal semi-scale E Type knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor with 5-pole skew wound armature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting and lettering legible even under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor matched to Tru-Color Paint colors whenever possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDCC \u0026amp; sound equipped locomotives also feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU LokSound 5 DCC \u0026amp; Sound decoder with “Full Throttle” 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