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| 產品介紹: Prototype Information: The 3000 horsepower SD40 was one of the most popular locomotives ever produced by EMD, with 1966 as the first year of production. The SD designation is short for Special Duty. When first offered to the railroads, sales of the SD40 were a bit slow. Generating only 3000 horsepower, railroads tended to overlook the SD40 while looking for larger, more powerful units. Ultimately, the steadfast and reliability of the SD40 would prove to be her advantage while the big power sat in the shops. More than 1200 units would eventually go to work on North American rails -- 883 originally sold in the U.S., 330 in Canada and 62 in Mexico. (Source: Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years) A large number of these locomotives are still in service today either with the original purchaser or with a second-hand operator. Wondering why there is only one engine number for Wisconsin Central? WC currently owns only one SD40 (#6001, one of the three units originally purchased by Algoma Central). Unfamiliar with the paint scheme of Algoma Central, I&M or GM&O? Click on the model item number below to view preliminary representative artwork of the models. I&M Rail Link Model Features: The HO scale SD40 was the first North American locomotive model ever released by KATO USA in April, 1991. This new, updated production will consist of eight North American railroads. Algoma Central, I&M Rail Link and GM&O are first-time roads for KATO. All models are to be equipped with the original KATO mechanism with powerful five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels. All models are expected to be equipped with white LED headlights, as well as KATO semi-automatic knuckle couplers and factory-installed DCC socket. Printed numberboards to be supplied with all models. MU hoses, a first-time ever detail, also supplied with each model. Modeling era: late 1960's to present. Undecorated bodyshells will be available a short time after the release of these models for home road and custom painting projects. "... but why no undecorated models now?" |
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