The ScaleTrains N scale EMD SD40T-2 diesel locomotive recently visited our Milwaukee, Racine & Troy State Line Route. Join Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno as he provides a short history of the tunnel motor locomotive and Union Pacific 8803; highlights the many prototype-specific details on the Rivet Counter line model; and demonstrates the sound and light functions on our review sample, which is equipped with an ESU LokSound V5 decoder. The video concludes with UP 8803 leading a short freight train over the Myrt.
In addition to Union Pacific (88” and 123” nose and lightning stripe scheme), the ScaleTrains N scale EMD SD40T-2 is decorated for Denver & Rio Grande Western (as-delivered with 81” nose and Mars light and as-delivered with 88” nose and Gyralite) and Southern Pacific (as-delivered with 88” and 123” nose; “Kodachrome” with pre- and post-1980 details; and speed lettering, with or without Power by the Mile logo).
Features on the N scale SD40T-2 include an injection-molded plastic body; a five-pole, skew-wound motor with dual flywheels; all-wheel drive and electrical pickup; and directional light-emitting-diode headlights. Additional details include a see-through etched-metal radiator intake compartment, factory-installed and painted wire grab irons, and body-mounted plastic knuckle couplers. The locomotive will operate on code 55 and 80 rail. The SD40T-2 has a minimum radius of 9-¾” and a recommended radius of 11”.
Direct-current models with an E24 connector are priced at $149.99. Versions with an ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder retail for $254.99.
Trains.com Product Review videos showcase the latest new items from manufacturers of products in Z, N, HO, S, O, and large scales. In the videos, you can watch locomotives in action, take a close-up look at details on freight cars, see kit components, and much more.
If you are a manufacturer and have products you would like reviewed, please email Senior Editor Cody Grivno at cody.grivno@firecrown.com for more information.
