Atlas #40004851 GP38-2 PH.2 w/DCC/Sound - Southern Pacific #4814

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. Features Golden-white LEDs Painted safety rails Directional lighting Blackened metal wheels Scale Speed™ motor Factory-installed AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers Separately-applied coupler cut levers Atlas Master® Gold version features ESU LokSound Decoder DCC Operation Features GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY) Supports all DCC-programming modes DCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus with 14 28 or 128 speed steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing. Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28. A total of 6 DCC function outputs are available and all can be function mapped (disable brightness light effects) individually Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices. ESU LokSound Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY) Over 20 sound effects are available including engine start-up and shutdown prime mover sounds through all eight notches bell air horn air compressor dynamic brakes and more. There are up to 16 user-selectable horns 2 user-selectable bells and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals. Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.