Atlas N GP40 EMD hood unit (2018)
Dave Martin
Model overview
LTEX 3000 at Sulphur Springs, Texas in January 2016. ©Michael Barera
GP40 EMD hood unit
Scale: N Gauge
Manufacturer: Atlas - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2018
DCC Capability: DCC Ready - Manufacturer specific decoder(s)
Manufacturer: Atlas - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2018
DCC Capability: DCC Ready - Manufacturer specific decoder(s)
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Non-NEM socket |
Coupling type |
Knuckle Coupling |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within body Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready - Manufacturer specific decoder(s) |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights |
