For sale is this Atlas Master Line EMD GP38 locomotive, UP 404. DCC ready with a 21 pin plug and speaker. Original box included. Front ditch lights are operable. See photos for condition - conductor's side patchout has chipped paint. Great basis for a weathering project.

Concurrent with GP40 production, EMD offered a lower horsepower, non-turbocharged locomotive based on the same 645-series prime mover. The four-axle GP38 was rated at 2,000 hp and had the advantage of costing less than the GP40. A total of 727 units were produced between 1966 and 1971 when the model was superseded. The wheelbase of the GP38 was identical to that of the GP40. Both units shared the same EMD road-switcher style body that was introduced with the GP35 in 1963. A desire for standardization caused the GP38 to share the same wheelbase, frame and many external components as the GP40. The GP38 was purchased by large and small roads alike. It was routinely found in local and road freight service throughout the US. Many GP38s and 40s are still in service today.

Options on the Atlas GP38 and GP40 models include a long hood with or without dynamic brakes and an underframe with 2,600 or 3,600 gallon fuel tanks.

Features:

  • Golden-white LEDs
  • Realistic die-cast underframe
  • Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
  • Directional lighting
  • Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers
  • Detailed cab interior with crew
  • Separately-installed scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons and fine scale handrails
  • Movable drop steps
  • Walkway safety tread
  • Coupler cut bars
  • Multiple unit hoses and trainline hoses
  • Snowplow

Atlas Master™ Series Silver Additional Features:

  • NMRA 21-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)

AccuMate® couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.


All packages are shipped from the Atlas Model Railroad main warehouse located in Hillside NJ. Often shipping will occur same day as long if payment is received before 2:00 PM EST. However on some occasions please allow up to 3 business days for processing. Packages ship Monday - Friday at 3:00 PM EST. If an order is paid for after 2:00 PM EST on Friday, the shipment will not go out until the following Monday.