BLI 6781 EMD SD40-2, CNW 6867, Green & Yellow, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, HO

Introduced by EMD in January 1972, the SD40-2 is one of the most popular diesel locomotives of all time. Between 1972 and 1989, EMD built and sold nearly 4,000 units. These 3,000 horsepower machines were found to be more reliable than higher-horsepower locomotives, and the SD40-2 quickly became the standard of the industry for several decades.

The SD40-2 shares a common frame with the SD38-2 and the SD45-2. The frame was lengthened to accommodate the new HT-C trucks, which were 1.5 feet longer than the Flexicoil truck found on the SD40’s. With a longer frame, but similar sized long hoods, the SD40-2’s have distinctive “porches” on either end – these empty areas are good spotting features for SD38-2 and SD40-2 locomotives. The SD40-2 can be further distinguished from the SD38-2 by its three roof-mounted radiator fans and a single large exhaust stack.

There are several variations of SD40-2 in service. In our 2021 production, we are modeling the original standard SD40-2. We are offering 11 distinct paint schemes and one unpainted model.

Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI’s own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited’s Paragon3 Series models.

Paragon4 Sound & Control SystemFeatures:

• Operates in DC & DCCwith improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)

• Built-In capacitor packto navigate imperfect track

• Capacitor Pack automatically disabledon program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder Pro

• Pro Lighting Modeoffers individual control of all lights on model

• Switcher Modefor precise low speed control.

• Record & Play Operation– Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation

• High Resolution Audio

• Quillable Whistlefor various whistle lengths and patterns

• Choice of 3 selectable Horns

• Alternate Whistle / Hornwhere applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played

• Adjustable bell ringing intervalfor faster or slower bell

• Numerous user-mappablefunctions with available keys

• Multiple realistic passenger and crewsounds play on command

• Grade Crossing Automatic Signal

• Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal– When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot. When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice. When moving in reverse. toots three times.

• Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load

• Individually adjustable sound volumesfor each effect

• EZ Reset Buttonfor quick return to factory default settings

**Specifications on this page subject to change.