Southern Pacific #7244 GP40-2 Product Type_Cyanoacrylate Precision Extruded in White Butyrate

Precision Extruded in White Butyrate Plastic

Fully assembled and ready to run right out of the box

Wheels with RP25 contours operate on

Some of the BNSF units found more mileage with Norfolk Southern and in lease service for CEFX

This unit is not equipped with sound

Southern Pacific #7244 GP40-2 Product Type_Cyanoacrylate Precision Extruded in White ButyrateBy the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotives became the GP40 2. EMD began production of the 16 cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotive were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40 2 was the introduction of the dash 2 modular electrical cabinet. For more than