Southern Pacific #7247 GP40-2 Product Type_Freight and Passenger Cars ¥ Realistic die-cast underframe

¥ Realistic die-cast underframe

Corrugated radiator grills

Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

While many internal upgrades were introduced (such as the useof improved

Their noses were notched after a second maintenance shop visit in order to improve boarding access

Southern Pacific #7247 GP40-2 Product Type_Freight and Passenger Cars ¥ Realistic die-cast underframeDetails: By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotives became the GP40 2. EMD began production of the 16 cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotive were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40 2 was the introduction of the dash 2 modular electrical cabinet. For