Kato N Scale Union Pacific SD40-2 #3218 – DCC – KAT1764829DCC

KATO N Scale EMD SD40-2 Union Pacific #3218 – Factory DCC / Non-Sound

Power your N scale freight operations with the legendaryKATO EMD SD40-2 Union Pacific #3218. Finished in Union Pacific’s iconic yellow and gray paint scheme, this highly detailed locomotive delivers the smooth operation, reliable pulling power, and precision engineering that have made KATO locomotives a favorite among model railroaders worldwide.

This locomotive featuresfactory-installed DCC and no sound, making it fully compatible with Digital Command Control layouts right out of the box. The non-sound configuration is perfect for hobbyists who prefer quieter operation or want the flexibility to add their own custom sound decoder later.

Legendary EMD SD40-2 Performance

The EMD SD40-2 is considered one of the most successful diesel locomotives ever built. Known for its durability, reliability, and versatility, the SD40-2 became a standard across North American railroads for decades. Union Pacific relied heavily on SD40-2 locomotives for mainline freight service, local operations, and heavy-haul assignments throughout the western United States.

Union Pacific #3218 captures the appearance of these iconic locomotives with crisp lettering, accurate paint application, and realistic modern diesel detailing, making it an excellent addition to any N scale freight roster.

Features

• Factory-installed DCC decoder
• Non-sound configuration
• Authentic Union Pacific paint scheme
• Road number #3218
• Smooth KATO drive mechanism
• Five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels
• Directional LED headlights
• All-wheel electrical pickup
• Blackened metal wheels
• KATO magnetic knuckle couplers installed
• Excellent low-speed performance
• Detailed EMD SD40-2 body tooling
• Reliable freight hauling capability

Perfect For

• Modern-era N scale freight layouts
• Union Pacific model railroad operations
• DCC-equipped railroad layouts
• N scale diesel locomotive collections
• Mainline freight service
• KATO N scale locomotive fleets

Product Specifications

Manufacturer	KATO USA
Scale	N Scale / 1:160
Railroad	Union Pacific
Road Number	#3218
Locomotive Type	EMD SD40-2 Diesel Locomotive
DCC	Factory Installed DCC
Sound	No Sound / Non-Sound

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