Atlas Model Railroad 40004905 N Scale Union Pacific EMD GP-60 Diesel 2079 (DC)

Features:

• Factory-installed AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers
• Blackened metal wheels
• Scale Speed™ motor
• Accurate painting and lettering
• Atlas Master® Silver version is Sound Ready and equipped with speaker for easy conversion to DCC sound

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 (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.

SOUND FUNCTIONALITY 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.
• Equipped with ESU’s Exclusive “Full Throttle” features for ultimate realism in prototype running.

History

The EMD GP60 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by Electro-Motive Division (EMD) between 1985 and 1992. It was designed primarily for high-speed freight service and is part of the "GP" (General Purpose) series.

Key Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

• Production Years: 1985–1992

• Engine Type: EMD 16-710G3A (16-cylinder, turbocharged diesel)

• Horsepower: 3,800 hp (2,800 kW)

• Wheel Arrangement: B-B (four axles, two per truck)

• Top Speed: Approximately 70 mph (113 km/h)

• Fuel Capacity: 3,700 gallons (varies by railroad)

• Tractive Effort: Around 65,000 lbf (289 kN) starting

Notable Features:

• Uses the EMD 710-series engine, offering improved efficiency and power compared to earlier GP units.

• First EMD GP-series locomotive to feature a microprocessor control system, which improves performance and diagnostics.

• Designed mainly for intermodal and fast freight service, but some railroads use them in general freight operations.

Operators:

• Santa Fe (now BNSF Railway)

• Southern Pacific (now part of Union Pacific)

• Union Pacific

• Norfolk Southern

• CSX Transportation (through acquisitions)

• Shortlines and Leasing Companies (some units sold secondhand)

A few GP60 locomotives are still in service today, mainly with BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, and various short lines. Some were modified into GP60M (with a full-width cab) or GP60B (cabless booster unit).

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