N-scale SD40-2 Diesel Locomotive from InterMountain Railway Co.
InterMountain Railway Co. states a previously announced production of N-scale SD40-2 diesel locomotive models will enter production later this year. This production run shows eight road names coming with several never-before-offered decorations. In addition, InterMountain Railway’s SD40-2 electronics is receiving an update and will include ESU’s latest LokSound unit for Digital Command Control (DCC)-equipped models ($279.95). A standard DC release ($169.95) will be available; however, with the electronics changes the company states a silent DCC release will not be offered. The manufacturer states these SD40-2s will come with road-accurate flashing ditch lights.
The road names coming will include Canadian Pacific; CSX (YN3 scheme); FURX (ex-BN unit); Iowa, Chicago & Eastern; Marquette Rail (Genesee & Wyoming livery); The Milwaukee Road; Santa Fe; and Union Pacific. Multiple road numbers will be available; no specific delivery date was available at press time.