Bachmann 66306 Union Pacific #858 - GP40 DCC Sound Diesel Locomotive HO Scale

The GP40 was considered the top of EMD’S four-axle line when first introduced in the late 1960s. It visually differed from earlier GP models, featuring three radiator fans on its long hood, but was otherwise similar in style to the GP38, which entered production around the same time. The locomotive was popular for its ease of maintenance and standardized features and remained in production until succeeded by the GP40-2 in the early 1970s. Today, many remain in service hauling local freights and performing yard duties. The Bachmann HO Scale GP40 features realistic, prototypical detail, fine-scale handrails, and comes with Soundtraxx Sound Value On Board.

Features Include
DCC Sound Value® sound-equipped for sound, speed, direction, & lighting control
Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder
Soundtraxx® Econami™16-bit polyphonic sound with user-adjustable sound effect and volume options
Soundtraxx® Hyperdrive2™ Advanced Motor Control for refined low-speed operation
Flex-Map function mapping technology for reassigning function keys F0-F28 to any effect
Precision Motor
Die-cast frame
All-wheel drive
Directional headlights with Rule 17 headlight dimming
Highly detailed painted bodies with precision graphics
Separately applied handrails and horn details
Clear cab windows
See-through trucks with detailed sideframes
Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours
Magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers on the front and rear
Performs best on 18” radius curves or better