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Life Like EMD GP38-2.

Model Information--

 As with other PROTO N locos, the new GP38-2 features a heavy, spilt-frame mechanism, five-pole motor with dual flywheels, directional LED headlights, a clip-fit PC board, applied details, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, Accumate® knuckle couplers and RP-25 contour wheels that allow operation on any brand of Code 55 or larger track. The units have roadname-appropriate fuel tanks and truck sideframes, and feature extremely fine painting and printing.

Prototype Information--

One of the Most Popular Locos Ever Built!

In the 60s EMD identified the need for a medium-horsepower roadswitcher with no turbocharger for improved reliability. With the rack settings on its 16-cylinder 645 prime mover set at a very conservative 2,000 horsepower, tried-and-true traction motors and other components, the GP38 was designed for reliability in all kinds of service. The locomotive sold well, but the addition of easy-to-maintain modular electronics made its successor the GP38-2 the runaway favorite with 2,188 locos sold. The externally identical GP38AC with an AC generator accounted for another 240 sales. GP38-2 production began in 1972 and lasted through 1987.
 
Late-production GP38-2s constructed beginning in 1977 came equipped with an 88" long low nose; this model is based on these units. Fuel tank size was specified by the customer and units came equipped with Blomberg M truck, although many were built with reconditioned standard Blomberg trucks from traded-in units. The GP38-2 could be found in all kinds of service from hauling road and wayfreights to ushering commuter (on the Long Island Railroad) and long-distance passenger trains (Mexican steam generator-equipped models) across the railroad. Hundreds could also be found in local, yard and heavy industrial switching service. In recent years, they fetch a pretty penny on the used locomotive market - if their original Class I owners ever get rid of them. The model was so successful that even in 2006 some Class I roads were still purchasing remanufactured/rebuilt units built to GP38-2 standards. Many have been rebuilt and still serve for their original owners, others have gone on to shortlines and regional roads.

Life-like N Scale FA1 - FB1 Sets.

These N Scale locomotives are ready to run, with prepainted and lettered plastic bodies. Mechanisms feature a diecast metal chassis, 5-pole motor, dual flywheels and working headlight. Units are equipped with standard N Scale couplers except for the front pilot of the A unit which has dummy knuckle coupler compatible with other brands of magnetic knuckle couplers.

Life-like N Scale C Liner Sets.

These N Scale locomotives are ready to run, with prepainted and lettered plastic bodies. Mechanisms feature a diecast metal chassis, 5-pole motor, dual flywheels and working headlight. Units are equipped with standard N Scale couplers except for the front pilot of the A unit which has dummy knuckle coupler compatible with other brands of magnetic knuckle couplers.

Model Information--

 Models feature factory mounted Micro-Trains couplers, tender-mounted, DCC-ready PC board and flywheel drive.

Prototype Information--

Designed to haul heavy freight, the USRA Heavy 2-10-2 was the forgotten engine among the 12 USRA designs despite its impressive production totals. The 2-10-2 wheelbase design was copied by many other railroads who missed the original USRA production. Of the 344 USRA originals and copies, 130 of them were for the Pennsy and 125 for the Illinois Central. Considering copies built in later years and acquisitions through merger or purchase, it's not surprising that 2-10-2s could be found almost everywhere.

Con-Cor USRA Heavy 2-10-2.