Introduction

Atlas Master 51806 N Scale GE Dash 8-40C Conrail CR 6039

NOS (New Old Stock)

First built for Union Pacific in the late 1980s by General Electric, the DASH 8-40C diesel locomotives were identified by an enlarged exhaust stack and the mounting of the dynamic brake grids in a square-like unit behind the cab, which housed an enlarged equipment blower fan. These six-axle, 4,000 hp engines are still in service today in North America.

The 4,000hp Dash 8-40CW was produced by General Electric between 1989 and 1993 as a follow-up to the successful Dash 8-40C locomotive. The most distinguishing feature of this model was the introduction of GEs version of the wide-nose North American Safety Cab. This style of cab would become a common sight on railroads across the country. Four major railroads purchased the Dash 8-40CW in fairly large quantities, including Conrail, CSX, Santa Fe and Union Pacific. Most of these units are still in regular mainline and heavy-haul freight service today. Due to various mergers, they can also be seen operating for new owners Norfolk Southern and BNSF.

FEATURES:

• Separate coupler cut lever
• Directional lighting
• Golden white LEDs
• Painted safety rails
• Blackened metal wheels
• Dual flywheel equipped 5-pole skewed armature motor with a low friction mechanism
• Factory-installed AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers

NOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.

NOTE: NOS (New Old Stock) / USED items are as-is and not returnable. If you have any questions please ask before purchasing.