{"product_id":"ath-1249","title":"Athearn HO Scale Burlington Northern #8166 SD40-2 DCC Sound - 1249","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"consumerWebCopyDiv\" class=\"wrapDiv\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"consumerWebCopy\"\u003ePROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION – EMD SD40-2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD SD40-2 diesel locomotive was introduced in January 1972 as part of EMD’s highly successful Dash 2 series, developed in response to competitive offerings from GE and ALCO. Known for its exceptional reliability, versatility, and ease of maintenance, the 3,000-horsepower SD40-2 quickly became the best-selling locomotive model in EMD history and remained an industry standard for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding upon the earlier SD40 design, the SD40-2 featured modular electronic control systems derived from experimental locomotives such as the SD45X and DDA40X. These improvements resulted in enhanced performance, simplified servicing, and long-term durability. The final SD40-2 units delivered to U.S. railroads were produced in July 1984, with additional production for Canadian railroads continuing through 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for additional road names or configurations? 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