EMD SD40-2 Phase II Locomotive
The EMD SD40-2 is a 3,000-horsepower (2,200 kW) C-C road switcher diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1972 to 1989.
The model represented is a phase II locomotive, built between 1976 and 1979, featuring the "waffle" radiator grills, brake wheel and 88in nose.
THE THROTTLE LEVER NAMED "DYNAMIC" ACTUALLY CONTROLS THE DIESEL ENGINE.
THIS IS A UNPAINTED MODEL.
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Engine start-up process:
Looking from the front, go to the left side of the long body of the locomotive, open the two high door on the long hood and unlock the EMD 16-645E3 starter inside the long hood, next to the engine itself.