PRODUCT OVERVIEW: N Scale EMD SD40-2

Learn more about each roadname in our initial run of Rivet Counter N Scale EMD SD40-2s in this week’s product spotlight video. We’ll show you all the railroad, road number, and era-specific details on each version, and demonstrate the LED lighting effects and sounds.
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[@neooooo6127]

Drayton- Im an Nscale modeler that puts their heart and soul into realism and I only buy the highest line cars from manufacturers that fit in my modern NS era. I know most prototype modelers are in HO, but I can assure you Nscale has come a very long way. Thanks to you guys especially, as well as other manufacturers, I can pretty much find any type of modern freight car I see on the rails today in their Nscale versions. On the scenery side of things, I find making supertrees and buildings, wild grass, etc, easier (in some cases) and more realistic in Nscale, simply because you can have a more realistic area to work with thus not making a scene feel cramped. Where im going at with all this is that if the right steps are taken, you can easily make Nscale look just as good, maybe even better than other scales these days. Thank you guys for helping create perfect Nscale products and helping grow the realism of Nscale. Hope this helps you with your potential decision to make the switch!

[@AlcoLoco251]

Please consider releasing some without dynamic breaks and in Grand Trunk Western colors. We need those in N scale.

[@MrBillCNW]

I Love scale trains. They’re the best. The detail is unbelievable the best.

[@tommynorwood5184]

Great video on the history of the SD40-2. I grew up seeing those units from the time they hit the rails. I’m a Southern fan because the way they run those units long nose forward. I have all six Southern units. I have also per ordered the Norfolk and Western units and a Conrail. Thanks for sharing. 😎😎 👍

[@Scaletrains]

Thanks for watching and glad you're enjoying those Southern units! -Logan

[@randallellison6421]

Very cool Drayton! By the way, speaking of the Chessie System, TRAINS Magazine did a great article on the railroad years ago in an issue titled "That 70s Issue", and if you think the scheme itself screams the 70s, how the Railroad unveiled it puts it over the top! Its well worth the read!

[@TobiasL1000]

Please do some SD40-2 in H0 next. We need some modern Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific! Also it’s time for scale trains SD70ACEs first run 😏

[@Scaletrains]

Our next run SD40-2 release is in production right now, look forward to them soon! Other roadnames should come in time. -Logan

[@pitchpines3851]

Just ordered a CSX after seeing them at a show here in Maine today. Great company and products!

[@ChrisBlaneyOfficial]

I’m not an N scale guy either but WOW ScaleTrains really knocked these out of the park!

[@Scaletrains]

We appreciate it!

[@randydobson1863]

hello Scale Trains & it's is Randy and yours video is cool & Thanks Scale Trains & Friends Randy

[@jacksonthomas1851]

I am a fan and looking forward to getting some of these in the near future. That said I am hoping all the recent ones you guys brought in HO scale ie ICG, Rock Island, Soo and the BN B units make their way to N scale at some point.

[@rogermccraney8119]

I would hope to see some n scale with all lighting effects in the future.Thanks, great video!😊

[@Scaletrains]

Thanks for watching! -Logan

[@donaldfaris4798]

I love my Southern SD40!

[@Scaletrains]

We're glad you're enjoying it! -Logan

[@Cee_Eff]

I have a BN and a Southern high hood. When pulling a long train, I found that the Southern high hood pulls better short hood forward, while the BN unit works well both ways. Same with pushing a long train. The Southern unit struggles pushing with the linh hood forward. Not sure why this happens. Not sure what CVs to change to make it match the BN unit

[@scotabot7826]

Beautiful Models, just Fabulous in every area!!! One thing that needs to be fixed, is the brass strips on the inside of each of the trucks needs to be hidden somehow. They do stick out like a sore thumb, and I'm aware of several modelers who are really put off by this. I can't be the first to comment about this. Thanks for such great products guys!!

[@Scaletrains]

We appreciate the feedback! Biggest caveat on the truck assembly is balancing all around performance with higher detail, without sacrificing much on either front. A simple contact delivers great power, and keeps extra costs down from requiring another piece to fit on top. We will keep it in mind for any future equipment! -Logan

[@Cee_Eff]

I have both a BN and a Southern high hood unit. The BN unit runs great, but the Southern unit pulls long trains high hood forces and struggles long hood forward. Same with pushing. The BN unit works well both ways. I reset the decocoder and not sure what CVs to adjust

[@Scaletrains]

If you have access to an ESU Lokprogrammer, I would re-write the data from the factory soundfile to the Southern unit. Soundfile is available on our site, otherwise a CV 8-8 should reset the locomotive. If issues with it continue, contact our service team and they can assist further with any issues. -Logan

[@Cee_Eff]

Please do a wider lune of N scale in CN, CP and Ontario Nortland

[@Scaletrains]

More Canadian roads are something we'll definitely consider for future runs. -Logan

[@GreenOverRed]

I hope run 3 will have some modern versions for my 2010+ layout!

[@Themarshallandsouthern]

Loving mine!!

[@Scaletrains]

Glad you're enjoying it! -Logan

[@2003MarionSSS]

This look awesome! When Chicago Northwestern SD40-2 in N scale?

[@ADPeguero]

Sure wish ScaleTrains would've done some of these in BNSF livery.

[@Scaletrains]

Keep in mind, this is only the first run..Never know what other fun roads might appear later on! -Logan

[@SMP_Flow]

Hi ScaleTrains! I just bought a CSX sd40-3 and it’s great! I accidentally chipped a tiny piece off the CSX yellow line that runs through the locomotive. It’s the same color as the CSX logo. So I was curious about what type of paint of yellow paint do you use for the N scale CSX EMD SD40-3

[@AbelG8781]

Hopefully UP SD40Ns one day!

[@CentralJerseyRailfan]

We need those in HO as well! Ex conrail SD40-2s in CSX and NS paint, ex L&N/SCL/SBD CSX SD40-2s as an east coast guy

[@AbelG8781]

@CentralJerseyRailfan you model modern UP and the east coast!? You have quite a varied fleet lol

[@CentralJerseyRailfan]

@@AbelG8781 Lol no. I model CSX and NS but the modern UP crowd is super vocal about 40Ns lol

[@AbelG8781]

@CentralJerseyRailfan oh for sure lol yeah us modern snobs demand the 40N's 🤣🤣🤣 I'm sure they'll do them, CSX and NS rebuilds sold quite well from what I've seen.

[@fredsorensen5877]

You guys need to do some retro stuff...

[@Scaletrains]

We currently have multiple eras covered in our lineup for HO/N and S scales. Modern equipment remains popular, but there are always some fun projects in the works..Stay tuned for more! -Logan

[@drewharman1690]

Any chance on some more Dash 9s coming in ho scale?

[@fattywithafirearm]

It sucks the release date for the Fox Valley Models N scale GE ES44AH, CSX Law Enforcement loco was pushed from December of 2023 to December of 2024. Considering I pre ordered it in December of 2022.

[@scotabot7826]

That's model railroad manufacturing sometimes, unfortunately.

[@thomasboese3793]

Did Scale Trains lose a container or two? I believe Athearn did, and pushed items back.

[@codyrapp7253]

How sharp of a turn can the units take?

[@Scaletrains]

The engine can take a minimum radius of 9/34", however we recommend an 11" curve. You can't go wrong with a wider radius to make both engines and rolling stock happy. -Logan

[@codyrapp7253]

​@@ScaletrainsOk. Thanks guys, can't wait to try them out.

[@milepost465historyhobbies4]

The detail on these is phenomenal but the fuel tank is scraping Kato frogs. Any ideas?

[@Scaletrains]

I'd suggest checking to see if the tank screw is sitting flush on the side that hits the frog. If not, unscrew the tank cover and see if re-seating helps out. Stay tuned for more on this. -Logan

[@milepost465historyhobbies4]

@@Scaletrains I certainly appreciate that! I have to say that these engines are 10 times better than the brass locomotives I grew up with. Can’t say enough about the workmanship and attention to detail