Description
EMDâs diesel-electric road switcher, the GP38-2, began production in 1972 as an upgraded model of the earlier GP38. Looking almost identical to its predecessor thanks to a standard body and cab design, the GP38-2 become widely successful on railroads across the country and can still be found in service today. Features include: â¢Â New and existing tooling â¢Â Roadname-specific dynamic brake and non-dynamic brake versions â¢Â Precision motor and flywheel drive â¢Â All-wheel drive â¢Â Die-cast frame â¢Â Illuminated number boards â¢Â Detailed painted bodies with precision graphics â¢Â Separately applied fine-scale handrails, horns, and clear window glass â¢Â Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours â¢Â Detailed trucks with see-through sideframes â¢Â Magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers, front and rear â¢Â Performs best on 11.25â radius curves or greater â¢Â Product Measurements: L 4.75 in., W 0.75 in., H 1.2 in. â¢Â Retail Package Measurements: L 6.4 in., W 1.3 in., H 2.5 in. â¢Â Factory-installed NMRA NEXT-18 socket for the decoder installation of your choice HO scale EMD locomotive from Bachmann Trains.