Three rooftop radiator fans at the rear of the long hood differentiate a GP40 from its lower horsepower counterpart, the GP38, which has two fans at this location. Concurrent with GP40 production, EMD offered a lower horsepower, non-turbocharged locomotive based on the same 645-series prime mover.

Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28. Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices. Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.

A reliable work-horse, the GP38-2 remains one of the most successful locomotives ever built. Most are still in service today.

Jun 26, 2024 · A reliable work-horse, the GP38-2 remains one of the most successful locomotives ever built. Most are still in service today. Learn all about this great model from the Atlas 100th Anniversary Catalog Volume 3 Livestream!

Atlas' high quality N Scale locomotive is modeled after Electro Motive Division's 2000 horsepower GP-38 diesel introduced in the late 1960s and built through the early 1970s and is still in service today throughout North America.

Atlas N GP38-2 Locomotive The Dash 2 locomotive series, unveiled by EMD in 1972, featured significant changes, such as a solid-state, modular electrical control system and improved engine components designed to increase traction and reduce exhaust emissions.

EMD GP38-2 Diesels with Sound or Sound Ready. •DCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus, with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing. •Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28. •Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

ATLAS (HO SCALE) GP-38 LOCOMOTIVES Features: • Golden-white LEDs • Realistic die-cast underframe • Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds • Directional lighting • Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers • Detailed cab interior with crew

GP-38-2 Kansas City Southern No. 2034 from Atlas Model Railroad is a HO locomotive equipped for the Gold Series, item 10 002 383. The Gold Series features a dual mode DC and DCC control system with ESU “Essential Sound,” which enhances it above the analog Silver Series.

Sep 16, 2016 · As a dual-mode decoder-equipped locomotive able to run on DC or DCC layouts, the Atlas GP38 performed well on direct current (DC). The LokSound Select decoder played an engine start-up sequence at 6V, and the locomotive started to move at 6.8V at 1.1 scale mph.