Burlington Northern (BN) #2078 GP38-2 EMD

Burlington Northern (BN) #2078 GP38-2 EMDDetails: By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotive became the GP38 2. EMD began production of the 16 cylinder, non turbocharged, 2000 horsepower locomotive in 1972. Unlike the GP38's prime mover, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the GP38 2s prime mover drove an alternator which produced AC electrical current that was rectified to

posable joints and head

Amtrak was able to trade in the SDP40Fs to EMD as more F40PH units were acquired in the late 1970s

LED Lighting for a realistic appearance

its strength is a little less than IC-2000™ but still superior to standard CA's

Early Dash-2 cab with louvers

The most significant difference in the GP50 from earlier designs like the GP40 was upgraded components (like a turbocharger silencer and new type of blower housing) and increased horsepower

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PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

and equipped with the proven power of a WalthersProto(R) drive

Green or Black anti-glare patch on nose per protoype era

creative construction and Disney magic

The SP was desperate for reliable power in the early 1990s