The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO Trainman® GP-38-2 Locomotive

The Dash 2 locomotive series, unveiled by EMD in 1972, featured significant changes, such as a solid-state, modular electrical control system and improved engine components designed to increase traction and reduce exhaust emissions. A reliable work-horse, the GP38-2 remains one of the most successful locomotives ever built. Most are still in service today.

Learn all about this great model from the Atlas 100th Anniversary Catalog Volume 3 Livestream!

The guaranteed order deadline is June 26, 2024. Click here to find an Authorized Atlas Dealer near you.

FEATURES:

NMRA 21-pin plug for DCC
The same drive as our basic Master Series™, in an affordable locomotive
Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels
Separately applied hand rails and end railings
Locating dimples for grab irons
True scale dimensions with accurate details
Realistic die-cast underframes
Equipped with AccuMate® Couplers
As with our Master Series™ GP-38, this model features either a 2,600 or 3,600 gallon fuel tank, depending on the prototype.

Silver Sound Ready

Atlas Silver Sound Ready models are equipped with a speaker for easy conversion to sound with the addition of a decoder.

DCC OPERATION FEATURES:

Supports all DCC-programming modes
Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.
A total of six DCC function outputs are available
Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

ANALOG (DC) OPERATION FEATURES:

The LokSound Select Dual-Mode decoder allows your Atlas Gold Series locomotive to be used on DC as well as on DCC layouts.
Also note that on a DC-powered layout, a DCC and sound equipped locomotive (such as the Atlas Gold Series GP38-2) CANNOT be consisted with another locomotive that does not also have both DCC and sound. (This statement does NOT apply to DCC-equipped locomotives operating on a DCC layout.)
Silver Sound Ready™
Atlas Silver Sound Ready models are equipped with a speaker for easy conversion to sound with the addition of a decoder. If you need assistance with the upgrade of a Sound Ready model, please contact Atlas Customer Service at 908-687-0880 or [email protected]

SOUND FUNCTIONALITY FEATURES (Gold Models
with ESU “Essential Sound”):

4 function outputs with brightness control by CV
14, 28, 128 speed steps
Dual mode DC and DCC
4 air horns changeable by CVs
2 bells changeable by CVs
Full 8-notch prime mover sounds
Compressor
Dynamic brake


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