Kato HO EMD SD40 Locomotive Wisconsin Central WC 6001 #37-6329

The 3000 horsepower SD40 was one of the most popular locomotives ever produced by EMD, with 1966 as the first year of production. The SD designation is short for Special Duty. When first offered to the railroads, sales of the SD40 were a bit slow. Generating only 3000 horsepower, railroads tended to overlook the SD40 while looking for larger, more powerful units. Ultimately, the steadfast and reliability of the SD40 would prove to be her advantage while the big power sat in the shops. More than 1200 units would eventually go to work on North American rails -- 883 originally sold in the U.S., 330 in Canada and 62 in Mexico.

This model features the following:

• All models are equipped with the original KATO mechanism with powerful five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels.
• All models are equipped with White LED Headlights, as well as KATO semi-automatic knuckle couplers and factory-installed DCC socket.
• Printed numberboards are supplied with this model.
• MU hoses, a first-time ever detail, also supplied with each model. 
• Modeling era: late 1960's to present.