PREORDER Athearn HO ATH-3406 SD40 Locomotive, Primed For Grime EMDX #6429
Note: You will reserve this item today for a 10% down payment of $19.55. Approximately 30-45 days before your item is expected at the warehouse, we will invoice you $175.94 plus shipping and any applicable taxes.
PREORDER Athearn HO ATH-3406 SD40 Locomotive, Primed For Grime EMDX #6429 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
SD40 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
In 1966, EMD updated its locomotive catalog with entirely new models, all powered by the new 645 diesel engine. The SD40 had 3,000 hp from a turbocharged V16. 856 examples of this locomotive model were built for American railroads, 330 were built for Canadian railroads, and 72 were built for Mexican railroads.
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MODEL FEATURES:
- Photo-etched stainless steel windshield wipers
- Fully assembled and ready-to-run
- Separately applied wire grab irons
- Separately applied air tanks
- Coupler cut levers
- Rubber MU hoses
- Fine scale handrails molded in engineering plastic
- Non-sound version features 21-pin NEM DCC plug
- See-through dynamic brake and radiator fans
- Curved radiator fan grab iron
- Exhaust stack
- Frame mounted bell (unless noted)
- Detailed 4,000 gallon fuel tank (unless different capacity is noted)
- Flexicoil-C trucks with high or low brake cylinders (per prototype)
- McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers
- See through cab windows
- Bi-directional LED lighting
- All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
- All-wheel electrical pickup
- 5-pole motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operation
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- Window packaging for easy viewing
- Highly-detailed, injection molded body
- Painted and printed for realistic decoration
- Fully assembled and ready-to-run
- Interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage
- Minimum radius: 18”
- Recommended radius: 22”
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
- Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami sound
- Single cube speaker for optimal sound quality
- Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
- Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
- Some functions are limited in DC
- All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
- Effect lighting (if applicable) using F5 and/or F6
- Excellent low-speed operation
- 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 in the box
PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:
- Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment
- Faded base colors matched to the prototype
- Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust
ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:
- #7342: Unique Daylight paint, full light packages
- #7329 / #7344 / #7383: Faded paint colors, blanked front and rear gyralights, Prime beacon
- #602: K3LA horn, dynamic brakes, EMD standard plow, ditch lights
- #600: K5LA horn, no dynamic brakes, plain pilots, ditch lights
NS FEATURES:
- Nose brake or rear brake wheel
- Cab side vent
- RS3L horn
- Front snowplow
- Front ditch lights
- Extended-range dynamic brakes
UP FEATURES:
- RS3L horn
- Strobe on cab roof (flash effect on DCC/sound version)
- Plain pilots
- Flexicoil low-brake trucks
- FARR radiator grills
WSOR FEATURES:
- RS3L horn
- Front and rear ditch lights
- Standard EMD plow
- Removed class lights
- Hood-side-mounted bell
- Special verbiage honoring Robert Hoesly on unit 4077
MRL FEATURES:
- Different horn types and beacon placement per road number
- Standard EMD plow or plain pilot per road number
- Prime Stratolight beacon (flash effect on DCC/sound version)
- Blanked upper headlights
NdeM FEATURES:
- Different paint masking per road number
- RS3L horn
- Footboards
- Pilot grabs
- Early cut levers
EMDX FEATURES:
- Former Conrail units
- RS3L horn
- EMD standard plow
- Cab-side vent
CNW FEATURES:
- RS3L horn
- Western-Cullen beacon (flash effect on DCC/sound version)
- EMD standard plow
- No dynamic brakes
UNDECORATED FEATURES:
- Nose brake or rear brake wheel
- Cab side vent
- RS3L horn
- Front snowplow
- Front ditch lights
- Extended-range dynamic brakes
Preorders: Frequently Asked Questions
What is preordering and why would I want to do that?
What is preordering and why would I want to do that?
In the model railroading world, most products are made in limited runs. Manufacturers no longer produce large quantities to sit in warehouses. Instead, they announce new items and set a preorder deadline. After that date, production is based largely on the number of reservations received.
Preordering through Model Train Stuff guarantees your spot in line for these limited releases. When the products arrive, orders are filled in the order they were placed. The earlier you preorder, the better your chance of getting your items, even if there are shipping delays or shortfalls from the manufacturer.
Preordering is as easy as 1-2-3!
Preordering is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Preordering is available on any item with the word "Preorder" as the first word in the product title.
- We will email your invoice approximately 30-45 days before your preorder items land at the warehouse. With the interactive invoice you can select your preferred shipping method and pay the balance of your order right online!
- We'll ship you your preorder once your invoice is paid online.
How can I place a preorder?
How can I place a preorder?
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When will I be charged for my preorder?
When will I be charged for my preorder?
You'll be charged a 10% deposit at the time of placing your preorder. The remaining balance, along with any applicable sales tax and shipping charges, will be due when the item is ready to be shipped. We'll notify you via email with a link to complete your payment.
Can I cancel my preorder?
Can I cancel my preorder?
Preorders can be canceled, but please note that the 10% deposit is non-refundable and will not be credited to store credit, as it goes toward covering the cost of the uncollected reservation.
When will my preorder ship?
When will my preorder ship?
The estimated shipping date for each preorder item is listed on the product page. We'll also keep you updated via email if there are any changes to the shipping schedule. Once your final payment is received, your item will be shipped according to your selected shipping method.
What happens if a preorder item is delayed or canceled by the manufacturer?
What happens if a preorder item is delayed or canceled by the manufacturer?
In the rare event that a preorder item is delayed or canceled by the manufacturer, we'll notify you as soon as possible. You can choose to wait for the item, apply your deposit to a different item, or request a refund or store credit for your deposit.
How do I check the status of my preorder?
How do I check the status of my preorder?
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What if I have more questions about preordering?
What if I have more questions about preordering?
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