Electro-Motive Division GP40
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Price: To be announced
Era: April 1966 to present (varies depending on paint scheme
Manufacturer: ClassOneModelWorks.com, 8610 NW 107th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64153; 816-243-0044; ClassOneModelWorks.com
Features:
- Road- and unit-specific body styles
- Flat cap 48” fans
- Diamond mesh radiator intake screen
- Early triangular fuel tank mounts
- Ribbed cab base doors
- Short tapered dynamic brake housing
- Prototype-specific headlight and Gyralite applications
- Illuminated front trucks and walkways
- Prime-Stratolites or Western-Cullin rotary beacons as appropriate
- Two step well styles
- Dynamic or non-dynamic brake versions
Release date: To be announced
Paint schemes: Baltimore & Ohio (Bando Blue and yellow), BNSF (Heritage III), Burlington Northern (Cascade Green and black), Conrail (blue and white with “can opener” herald), Denver & Rio Grande Western (black and orange with small “Flying Grande” lettering), Milwaukee Road (orange and black), Rock Island (maroon and yellow), and Union Pacific (Armour Yellow and Harbor Mist Gray). Multiple road numbers where applicable.
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