Description
The EMD GP38-2 was the workhorse four-axle, 2,000 hp non-turbocharged road switcher that EMD built from 1972 through 1986 — more than 2,200 units delivered, making it one of the most successful diesel locomotives in North American history. Canadian Pacific rostered its GP38-2s in branchline freight, transfer, and local service across Canada from the late 1970s onward; many remain in service today on CP and successor short lines.
This is Atlas's Master Series N scale model of the Phase II carbody finished in CP's classic action red livery as road number #4421. It's factory-equipped with an ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder playing prototype-recorded EMD 645E sounds, plus a five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels, all-wheel pickup, blackened metal wheels, golden-white LED directional headlights, and factory-mounted AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers.
How to use
- Runs on any N scale Code 55 or Code 80 track (Atlas, PECO, Kato Unitrack via transition).
- Plug-and-play DCC/Sound — assign address on any NMRA-compliant DCC system; default address 03.
- Also runs on DC (analog) with basic motor control; sound is DCC-only.
- Minimum recommended radius: 11". AccuMate couplers are body-mounted and compatible with Micro-Trains.
- Excellent in MU consist with other Atlas Master GP-series and SD-series CP diesels.
Specifications
- Scale: N (1:160)
- Prototype: EMD GP38-2 Phase II
- Railroad: Canadian Pacific
- Road Number: #4421
- DCC: DCC with ESU LokSound V5 (factory-installed)
- Brand: Atlas Master Gold
- Item Number: 40004835