{"product_id":"scaletrains-32872-rivet-counter-ho-scale-emd-sd40-2-norfolk-southern-ns-3211","title":"ScaleTrains 32872 Rivet Counter HO Scale EMD SD40-2 Norfolk Southern NS 3210","description":"\u003ch1\u003eScaleTrains 32872 Rivet Counter HO Scale EMD SD40-2 Norfolk Southern NS 3210\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: 2011 to present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries 3204-3243 (broken), rebuilt starting in 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll road numbers have unique data labels and placements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Front and rear deck mounted alternating LED ditch lights*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurry Rail services built “Admiral Cab” design low short hood, cab and sub-base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh front headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuniata Shops designed anticlimbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront EMD-style low pilot plow with MU hose doors and grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Tall” stepwells with see-through steps\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\u003eTall mirrors mounted fore and aft of cab side windows, both sides of cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard EMD sunshades and short sunshade tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan P5R24 Horn mounted to rear of dynamic brake housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Excalibur “ice skate” antenna (communications) and small Sinclair Excalibur “ice skate” (Locotrol\/EOT) antenna mounted to 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\u003eIntermediate inertial air intake grills with top drip rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended-range dynamic brakes with batten strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Chicken-wire” radiator intake grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through standard 48” radiator fan housings with fan blades visible 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centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale sectioned treadplate detail on the walkways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderbody frame rail with separate plumbing and traction motor cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate hood door and long hood detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately profiled dynamic brake housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through dynamic brake intakes with resistor grid detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior with separate floor, rear wall, seats, and standard AAR control stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliding cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied wire grab irons, wire lift rings, windshield wipers, snowplows, horns, coupler cut levers, trainline hoses with silver gladhands, sand hatch covers, and much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-scale coupler buffer equipped with ScaleTrains.com durable metal semi-scale E Type knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional LED 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