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GP50 Burlington Northern #3102 - A Stunning HO Scale Classic!

Unleash your inner adventurer with this extraordinary piece – a captivating blend of timeless design and unexpected detail. Crafted for the soul that seeks beauty and a touch of intrigue, it’s more than just an item; it’s a statement. Prepare to turn heads and ignite conversations. Let it become a cherished part of your story.

$80.98 $161.95

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Description:

The EMD GP50 is a 4-axle diesel road switcher locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1980 and 1985. It is powered by a 16-cylinder EMD 645F3B diesel engine, which can produce between 3,500 and 3,600 hp. A total of 278 examples of this locomotive were built. The GP50 retains the same overall length of 59 feet 2 inches as the other GP dash-2 series locomotives built in the same era. It utilized GM's D87 traction motor enabling it to produce a continuous tractive effort of 62,400 pounds and 65,000 pounds continuous. The most significant difference in the GP50 from earlier designs like the GP40 was upgraded components (like a turbocharger silencer and new type of blower housing) and increased horsepower.

The locomotive also introduced a new anti-wheel-slip technology where the locomotive horsepower output was reduced if a wheel slip condition was introduced. It also included features already common on earlier models such as dynamic braking (a system for temporarily employing traction motors as generators and using the resulting electromotive force to slow the train), and an airtight hood that kept out dust, dirt and other particles from reaching internal components. All the companies that purchased the GP50 have now been absorbed into other systems. However, a few of their successors continue to operate the units. A number GP50s have rebuilt for better fuel economy and continue in service today.

BN Features:

Front nose mounted gyra-light, effect on DCC+Sound version
Cab mounted Strato-lite beacon, effect on DCC+Sound version
Leslie 5-chime horn
Whip antenna
Cab mirrors
Sunshades
Small weed cutter style snow plow
LED lighting

Locomotive Features:

Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
DCC-ready features Quick Plugª plug-and-play technology with both 8- and 9-pin connector
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately-painted and �printed paint schemes
Coupler cut levers
MU hoses
Trainline hose
See through cab windows
Full cab interior
Walkway tread
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Windshield wipers
Lift rings
Wire grab irons
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
Sander lines
McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Incandescent bulbs for realistic appearance
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage