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
• 3200 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. The Elgin Joliet & Eastern promotes itself as "Chicago's Outer Belt," circling around Chicago to give itself a large advantage over other carriers that must pass through congested Chicago railyards. Because of this, it is common to see many different kinds of trains and equipment taking the "short cut" around, not through, Chicago. The EJ&E also regularly provides service to the many Chicago area steel mills, particularly with their widely recognized steel coil cars. The EJ&E interchanges with virtually every other railroad that comes through Chicago.

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