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EMD SD40 (DCC & Sound): Maine Central (ex-DEEX) | Athearn
ATH-2884-5
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PRE-ORDER Deadline: 05/02/2025 | ETA: 11/15/2026
HO Scale | MEC (ex-DEEX) EMD SD40 (DCC & Sound)

OH Pre-Order Price: $233.74

PRE-ORDER TERMS

This is a future release from Athearn. You may pre-order this item from our site to secure your model from this production. No payment is due at the time of placing your pre-order. You will be notified upon delivery of the model(s) and we will then make arrangements to finalize your purchase.

Please note the item price is set to $0.00 for the purpose of pre-ordering only. We do not want to collect payment well in advance of the models' arrival. The OH Pre-Order Price listed above is the amount that will be billed per model at the time of delivery. Shipping charges will be added at that time.

Please contact us at [email protected] for call 765.289.4257 if you need to adjust your order before the models arrive.

Item# Item Name MSRP: Our Price: Qty Add
ATH-2884 EMD SD40 (DCC & Sound): MEC #600 | Athearn
$274.99
$0.00
ATH-2885 EMD SD40 (DCC & Sound): MEC #602 | Athearn
$274.99
$0.00
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Additional Information::
  • SD40 series features include:
  • -fine scale handrails molded in engineering plastic
  • -separately applied wire grab irons and air tanks
  • -see-through dynamic brake and radiator fans
  • -LED lighting
  • -photo-etched stainless steel windshield wipers
  • -rubber MU hoses
  • -curved radiator fan grab iron
  • -see-through cab windows, dynamic brake and radiator fans
  • -coupler cut levers
  • -exhaust stack
  • -frame mounted bell (unless noted)
  • -detailed 4000 gallon fuel tank (unless different capacity is noted)
  • -Flexicoil-C trucks with high or low brake cylinders (per prototype)




Technical Specs:
This sound-equipped model has a factory installed Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami sound and single cube speaker. The sound operates in both DC and DCC environments. When operating in DC, the engine, horn and bell sounds will work. Full DCC functionality when operating in DCC such as ability to program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell and lights. Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes - CV chart included.

  • improved 5-pole skew wound can motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain
  • all-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
  • all-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
  • wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
  • factory installed McHenry scale knuckle couplers (Kadee compatible)
  • 18" minimum radius
  • 22" recommended radius




Product Details:
  • fully assembled and factory finished
  • ex-DEEX
  • 4,000 gallon fuel tank
  • hose trays on each pilot
  • Leslie 3-chime horn
  • extended-range dynamic brakes
  • standard battery box doors
  • rear mounted brakewheel
  • #600 - ex-DEEX #003
  • #602 - ex-DEEX #006
  • Primed for Grime model features:
  • -duplicated look and feel of �In Service� equipment
  • -faded base colors matched to the prototype
  • -perfect staring point for adding grime and rust

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