Southern Pacific TMCC SD40T-2 #8239
On Western rails, "tunnel motors" refer to specialized ElectroMotive SD-40T-2 diesel locomotives uniquely designed for routes like the Southern Pacific's snowy Donner Pass line with miles of tunnels and snowsheds. In such enclosed spaces, SD-40T-2 locomotives were kept running by pulling in cool air through vents placed low on the hood. A conventional diesel's rooftop vents choked on the hot air near the tunnel ceiling and overheated the engine. The Lionel version of this unique diesel is TMCC-equipped and includes many separately applied details including the distinctive see-through grilles on the sides of the unit as well as horn placement and headlight arrangements specific to each road name. The SP version even includes an L-shaped front cab window and operating Mars light.
- ElectroCouplers
- Lighting
- Odyssey System
- RailSounds
- Smoke Unit
- TrainMaster Command Control
- SKU: 6-28541
- Dimensions: Length 17 1/2"
- Gauge: Standard O Scale
- price: 429.99
- year: 2003
- rail line: Southern Pacific
- Minimum Radius: O-31
- Catalog Year: 2003
- Catalog Title: Classic Trains Vol. 2 2003
- Road Number: 8239
SD-40T-2 Diesel Locomotive - 5/03
- FEATURES:
- TrainMaster Command Control equipped—able to run in Command Control Mode or in Conventional Transformer Mode
- RailSounds sound system with CrewTalk communication and TowerCom announcements
- Odyssey System for speed control
- Directional lighting including operating LED headlights and operating marker lights
- Two ElectroCouplers
- Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels
- Four traction tires
- Fan-driven smoke unit
- Die-cast metal pilot, trucks and fuel tank
- Metal frame
- Separately applied metal details
- Lighted number boards
- Lighted cab interior
- Engineer figures
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