SKU: ATH-3737-PRE

PREORDER Athearn HO ATH-3737 SD40-2 Locomotive, ICE 'City of Jackson' #6440

10% down: $19.55
Our Price: $195.49
MSRP: $229.99

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.

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Description

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

The SD40-2 was introduced in January 1972 as part of EMD’s Dash 2 series, responding to competing products from GE and ALCO. Reliability and versatility of the 3,000-horsepower SD40-2 made it the best-selling model in EMD’s history and the standard of the industry for several decades after its introduction. The SD40-2 was an improvement over the SD40, with modular electronic control systems similar to those of the experimental SD45X and DDA40X. The last SD40-2 delivered to a United States railroad was built in July 1984, with production continuing for railroads in Canada until 1988.

MODEL FEATURES:

  • See-through dynamic brake and radiator fans
  • Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
  • Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
  • LED Illuminated front and rear headlights, ditch lights, and beacons (where applicable to the prototype)
  • McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
  • All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
  • 5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for trouble free operation
  • Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
  • Accurately –painted and –printed paint schemes
  • Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
  • Flexible rubber trainline hose
  • Coupler cut levers
  • Exhaust stack
  • Frame mounted bell (unless noted)
  • Separately applied air tanks
  • Photo-etched stainless steel windshield wipers
  • DCC-ready Non-sound version features 21-pin NEM DCC plug
  • All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
  • Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
  • Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
  • Packaging securely holds model for safe storage
  • Minimum radius: 18” Recommended radius 22”
  • Flexible rubber MU hoses for durability
  • See-through cab windows
  • Wire grab irons

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:

  • #3018: Former SOU, Medium flat-top plow
  • #3024: Former BN, Cab A/C, EMD standard style plow
  • #7000, #7060, #7123: Corrugated Grills, RS3L horn on long hood, Large and small Firecracker antennas, Cab A/C, EMD standard style plow, Operating front ditch lights
  • #1876: Early production with wire-grid radiators, no anticlimbers, RS3L horn on cab, Operating Western-Cullen beacon, EMD standard style plow, Large Firecracker antenna, Separate etched plates of Custer and Sitting Bull
  • #6439: “City of Calmer”
  • #6440: “City of Jackson”
  • #6456: “City of Kansas City”

LIRC FEATURES:

  • Firecracker and small Sinclair antennas
  • Cab A/C
  • Operating front and rear ditch lights
  • Leslie S3L horn on long hood
  • Late production with front anticlimber, corrugated grills, exhaust silencer

ICE FEATURES:

  • Different city names per unit
  • Corrugated grills
  • Snoot nose; former UP
  • Large angled snowplow
  • P-3 horn and large Firecracker antenna on cab
  • Correct darker blue and yellow colors as were in use by the ICE during this time

CEFX FEATURES:

  • Ex-BN
  • Operating front ditch lights
  • Larger and small Firecracker antennas
  • RS3L horn on long hood
  • EMD standard plow
  • Wire grid radiators
  • Cab A/C

MILW FEATURES:

  • Early production with wire-grid radiators, no anticlimbers
  • Operating Western-Cullen beacon
  • Sinclair or whip type antenna
  • Cut levers with straight or looped handles
  • 3200 gallon fuel tank

GTW FEATURES:

  • Ex-MP
  • Firecracker and whip antennas
  • K3 horn on long hood
  • EMD standard plow
  • Operating front and rear ditch lights
  • Wire grid radiators
  • No dynamic brakes
  • All-weather windows

SOU FEATURES:

  • Corrugated radiators
  • Bell mounted on long hood
  • Large angled snowplows on each end
  • Cab vent
  • P5 horn on each end
  • Firecracker antenna

EMDX FEATURES:

  • Ex-MILW
  • Operating Prime Stratolight beacon
  • Large angled plow
  • 3200 gallon fuel tank
  • Wire-grid radiators

Preorders: Frequently Asked Questions

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!
  1. Preordering is available on any item with the word "Preorder" as the first word in the product title.
  2. 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!
  3. We'll ship you your preorder once your invoice is paid online. 

How can I place a preorder?

To place a preorder, simply look for items marked with "PREORDER" in their title on our website. Add the item to your cart and proceed to checkout. You'll be required to pay a 10% non-refundable deposit to secure your reservation.

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?

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?

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?

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?

You can check the status of your preorder by logging into your account on our website and viewing your order history. We'll also keep you updated via email with any important information regarding your preorder.

What if I have more questions about preordering?

If you have any further questions about preordering, feel free to contact our customer service team. We're here to help you with any inquiries you may have.