Item Description Produced between 1972 and 1989, the SD40-2 was the most successful of EMD’s “Dash 2″ series of road switchers. More than 4000 of this 6-axle model were produced, mostly for operators within North America, although a number of examples made it as far as Australia, South America, and elsewhere internationally. Their ability to ably handle road freight and switching operations made them a fast favorite among early operating crews and ensures that the type remains an essential component to the roster of most major freight railroads today. The Bachmann SD40-2 makes its first appearance in our N scale line in almost two decades with completely new tooling, DCC Econami Sound Value On Board, era-specific front-end configurations, and a range of authentic paint schemes Features Include All new tooling DCC Sound Value sound-equipped for sound, speed, direction, & lighting control Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder Soundtraxx Econami16-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 with flywheel drive Die-cast frame All-wheel drive Operating headlight and reverse light with Rule 17 operation or automatic direction control Roadname specific details include dynamic brake, front plow, sun shades, and cosmetic ditch light details Separately applied handrails and horns Detailed trucks with see-through sideframes Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours Performs best on 11.25” radius curves or greater Shipping & Returns We’re happy to answer questions or help you with returns. Please fill out the form on the following link if you need assistance. During normal business hours you can reach us at 1-800-786-1888 Trains and Toy Soldiers mailing address is Trains And Toy Soldiers 5500 Old Cheney Road Suite 7 Lincoln, Nebraska 68516