HO scale SD38-2 diesel locomotive by Kato. Factory assembled and ready to run (some detail assembly required). Accurate to the road name/engine number with regards to the fuel tank size, truck brake cylinders and dynamic/non-dynamic brake hatch. DCC ready for your decoder.

Features:

• DCC Ready for your decoder with 8-Pin NMRA socket or a "drop-in" decoder (sold separately)
• KATO five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels
• All-wheel electrical pick-up
• Dynamic Brakes
• 4000 Gallon fuel tank
• 3-cylinder truck side frames
• "Sound Friendly," featuring the capacity for the optional installation by hobbyists of a 1.1" (28mm) diameter speaker in the fuel tank for use with onboard sound unit (sold separately)
• Golden-white LED headlight
• Kato magnetic knuckle couplers

The EMD SD38-2 was produced from November 1972 through June 1979. Capable of generating 2000 horsepower, the SD38-2 was essentially the same locomotive as the 4-axle GP38-2 while being built on the 6-axle SD40-2 frame. Although officially considered a medium road-switcher, the SD38-2 is frequently identified with its heavy duty in the steel industry. Union Pacific was not an original purchaser of the SD38-2 but now owns the largest fleet in the nation due to merger (C&NW & SP) and purchase from other railroads (C&IM and McCloud). Happy with the success of these locomotives, UP has also rebuilt former Missouri Pacific SD40-2 locomotives to SD38-2 specifications.

You'll receive the road number described though the road number pictured may be different.