EMD GP38-2

About the EMD GP38-2:

The EMD GP38-2 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive of the road-switcher type built by General Motors, Electro-Motive Division. Part of the EMD Dash 2 line, the GP38-2 was an upgraded version of the earlier GP38. Power is provided by an EMD 645E 16-cylinder engine, which generates 2000 horsepower (1.5 MW). As of 2012 most units remain in service – used for switching and on local trains – even on Class 1 railroads.

AZL Model Details:

The GP38-2 is AZL’s entry level locomotive. The locomotive features directional controlled LEDs, powerful coreless motor, window glazing,  AZL AutoLatch™ couplers and traction tires. The locomotive is DCC ready.

• 12V 7.5mm SDK/AZL motor
• Dual flywheels
• LED directional controlled lighting
• DCC ready: Digitrax now produces a drop in decoder for our GP38-2

Model Photos:

UP | #2002

SOO Line | 2020 Rebuild

UP | 2020 Rebuild

MILW | 2020 Rebuild

ATSF | 2020 Rebuild

MKT

BNSF

FRISCO

ALASKA

CSX

Illinois Central | Operation Lifesaver

Illinois Central

Missouri Pacific (MoPac)

Delaware & Hudson

KCS

Chessie | B&O

Chessie | C&O

UP | We Can Handle It

Canadian Pacific

Milwaukee Road

SOO

Union Pacific

ATSF

Undecorated

CSX

Norfolk Southern

CN

GTW

BNSF

Burlington Northern

Southern Pacific

Short Line Railroad

Lehigh Valley

Chicago & North Western

Louisville & Nashville

CP Rail

AZL EMD GP38-2:

Additional Manufacturer Notes:

Prototype background material from Wikipedia

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Category: Locomotives