Bachmann HO Scale CSX #8905 SD40-2 Black Hornet (DCC Equipped) – BAC60917

CSX #8905 SD40-2 Black Hornet (DCC Equipped) from Bachmann is a strong choice for ho scale modelers who want dependable detail, easy layout integration, and proven brand recognition. Whether you are expanding a working layout or adding a standout piece to your roster, this Bachmann release is built to fit naturally into a wide range of railroad themes and eras.

EMD SD40-2 Diesel Locomotive – CSX® BLACK (HTM™) – HO Scale. The SD40-2 was one of EMD’s best-selling locomotives, with nearly 4,000 units delivered to more than 30 railroads between 1972 and 1989. Today, the vast majority remain in operation, many with their original owners (or their successor railroads), and examples can be found both across North America, and on railroads as far afield as Panama, Brazil, North Africa, and Australia. Designed for a wide variety of mainline and industrial roles, they are powered by a 3,000HP 16-cylinder EMD 16-645-E3 Prime mover. One distinctive spotting feature, when compared against other similar EMD locomotives, is their longer-than-average end platforms. This Bachmann SD40-2 features realistic, prototypical detail, and comes ready for operation with a factory-installed DCC decoder. This unique black paint scheme was found on a few CSX® locomotives acquired from Norfolk Southern. Rather than repaint the locomotives, CSX® chose to remove the NS markings and apply the standard CSX® markings. Features Include DCC equipped for speed, direction, and lighting control dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder precision motor all-wheel drive die-cast frame highly detailed painted bodies with precision graphics directional headlights separately applied handrails and horn details clear cab windows see-through trucks with detailed sideframes blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers on the front and rear performs best on 18” radius curves or better Product Measurements: L 9.5 in., W 1.3 in., H 2 in.

Key Features

• DCC equipped for speed, direction, and lighting control
• dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder
• precision motor
• all-wheel drive
• die-cast frame
• highly detailed painted bodies with precision graphics
• directional headlights
• separately applied handrails and horn details

Why Modelers Choose This Bachmann Item

This Bachmann locomotive helps bring more realism, operating interest, and brand consistency to a layout. It also works well for collectors and hobbyists who want Bachmann products that are easy to mix into existing train setups, scenery plans, or railroad-themed displays.

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