Entering service in 1972 as a successor to the GP38, the GP38-2 remained in production until 1986, becoming one of the most popular four-axle road switchers of the "second generation" diesel era. A total of 2,264 examples were constructed, with the majority going to operators in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Demonstrating efficient performance in lighter duties, the GP38-2 could be found in yards and on local freight jobs, while certain examples were geared for passenger service with commuter operators. The Bachmann GP38-2 returns to our HO Scale line with newly upgraded Soundtraxx® DCC, now featuring Econami™ sound, and new paint schemes and road numbers.
Features Include
- Soundtraxx® Econami™ Sound Value® equipped
- Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder for DCC and analog operation
- LED directional headlights with Rule 17 dimming
- Precision motor
- Die-cast chassis
- Roadname-specific dynamic brake and non-dynamic brake configurations
- Magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II Couplers
- Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours
