
N GP38-2 Diesel GMTX #2103/DCC Sound
EMD’s diesel-electric road switcher, the GP38-2,
began production in 1972 as an upgraded model of the earlier GP38.
Looking almost identical to its predecessor thanks to a standard body
and cab design, the GP38-2 become widely successful on railroads across
the country and can still be found in service today. Equipped with an Econami™
Soundtraxx® sound decoder and
factory-set for GP38-2 realism, the diesel package offers a choice of 5
prime movers, 16 airhorns, multiple variations of 7 bell types, 2 air
compressors, 3 couplers, plus a function-activated grade-crossing
signal—all in 16-bit polyphonic sound. The Econami™
sound system includes adjustable auto-notching sensitivity for
prototypical operation, adjustable master volume, individual sound
effect volume levels, advanced consisting, and more.
Additional features include:
- DCC sound-equipped with Econami™
Sound Value package - dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder
- directional headlights with Rule 17 dimming
- precision motor
- flywheel
- die-cast frame
- fine-scale handrails
- separately applied detail parts
- E-Z Mate® Mark
II couplers, front and rear