Athearn HO Scale EMD GP40X Diesel Locomotive High Hood Norfolk Southern/NS #7002

The Athearn Ready To Roll GP40X is based on Rail Power Products tooling and represents the locomotive that was produced in 1978. The spotting feature of these EMD “experimental” models are the flared (SD45-like) radiator grills. A few railroads received the model with the experimental HTB (switcher-like) trucks. Replicating this locomotive with attention to detail makes the Athearn Ready To Roll GP40X the only choice with model railroad operators. GP40X features: • RPP hood with new cab, nose, and battery box sub-base • Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box • Roadname specific details, such as signal lights and snowplows added whenever possible • Painted and printed for realistic decoration • Highly detailed, injection molded body • See-through cab windows • See-through radiator fans • See-through dynamic brake fans • Separately-applied horn(s) • Separately-applied wire grab irons • Celcon handrails for scale

The Athearn Ready To Roll GP40X is based on Rail Power Products tooling and represents the locomotive that was produced in 1978. The spotting feature of these EMD “experimental” models are the flared (SD45-like) radiator grills. A few railroads received the model with the experimental HTB (switcher-like) trucks. Replicating this locomotive with attention to detail makes the Athearn Ready To Roll GP40X the only choice with model railroad operators. GP40X features: • RPP hood with new cab, nose, and battery box sub-base • Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box • Roadname specific details, such as signal lights and snowplows added whenever possible • Painted and printed for realistic decoration • Highly detailed, injection molded body • See-through cab windows • See-through radiator fans • See-through dynamic brake fans • Separately-applied horn(s) • Separately-applied wire grab irons • Celcon handrails for scale appearance • Quick Plug™ plug and play technology: DCC ready with both 8 and 9 pin connector unless noted* • Bi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains consistent • Incandescent bulbs for realistic appearance • Multiple road numbers • McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers • All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation • Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power • All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow • 5-pole skew wound motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for trouble free operation • Wheels with RP25 contours operate on Code 75, 83, 100 rail • Minimum radius: 18" • High-nose long hood forward • Blomberg-M trucks • Two Nathan P-5 air horns, one on each end • Fire-cracker antenna • Frame mounted Bell • Late EMD Builder’s plate • Era 1982+