MCIS 2012 - HO Scale DCC Ready/Silent GP20C-ECO Locomotive

MCIS 2012 - HO Scale DCC Ready/Silent GP20C-ECO Locomotive

$219.95
$219.95
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A Limited Edition Prairie Shadows GP20C-ECO Locomotive painted for freelance model railroad Michigan Interstate!  

The Michigan Interstate has become one of our most popular freelance model railroads.  The Michigan Interstate Prairie Shadows EMD/Progress Rail GP20C-ECO is the first MCIS locomotive offering from Home Shops. Featuring the now-classic Michigan Interstate logo, this engine truly represents the power needed for this large Michigan railroad.

Optimized for local and yard service these iconic modern locomotives can be seen all over the lower peninsula hauling carload traffic for this popular freelance. Greg McComas had a hand in the design that he has standardized across his MAC Transportation group of railroads including the famed Michigan Interstate. We are excited to offer this unique piece of freelance equipment for freelance enthusiasts everywhere!

About the Prototype: 

Delivered around 2013, these units were produced by EMD/Progress Rail from old GP-9 “donors”, but very few parts were reused from the original GP-9s.  Sporting a 2,000 HP 8-Cyl 710G3A prime mover; these locomotives feature a new frame, fuel tank, long hood and cab. The units also received rebuilt DOFASO trucks.

Canadian Pacific is the only railroad to place orders for these units; the first 30 units (2200-2229) began to arrive in early 2013. CP then placed two more additional orders around 2013-14; 40 units (2230-2269) and 60 units (2270-2329) bringing the total to 130 units.

The ScaleTrains EMD SD38-2 Locomotive features:

  • Injection Molded Body
  • Operating Headlights, Ditchlights, Ground Lights, Step Lights and Interior Lights
  • DOFASCO Trucks with Rotating Bearing Caps
  • Separately Applied Details Including:
  • Grab Irons
  • Windshield Wipers
  • MU Cables
  • Air Hoses
  • Coupler Lift Bars
  • Brake Cylinder Lines
  • Etched Metal Steps and Fan Grilles
  • Plastic Stanchions with Metal Railings
  • Die Cast Chassis with Can Motor/Flywheels
  • Underbody Detail and Piping
  • Cab Interior
  • Nickel Silver Wheels
  • Kadee Couplers
  • Nonsound, Analog DC Versions Feature a 21 Pin Plug for DCC
  • DCC Sound Equipped Versions Feature a LokSound V5 Decoder w/Capacitor
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