The EMD GP38-2
New Paint Scheme Now Available
Constructed between 1972 and 1986, the GP38-2 was one of EMD’s most successful diesel-electric road switchers. Featuring many of the same hallmarks found on other EMD road switchers, the type was the successor to the standard GP38, featuring modernized electronics and an updated prime mover. The GP38-2 was a firm favorite of many railroads both large and small, thanks to its reliability and standardized design, which allowed for ease of maintenance. More than 1,700 units were delivered to railroads across North America, in addition to export examples, and most remain in freight service to this day. The Bachmann HO scale GP38-2 features all-wheel drive, fine-scale handrails, and prototypical details such as a separately-applied roof-mounted horn and coupler cut bars. The model arrives DCC-ready with E-Z Mate® knuckle couplers, operating headlights, and a factory-installed 8-pin socket for the decoder installation of your choice.
Creative Commons licensed image by Peter Broster
New and Now In Stock
CONRAIL #7889
OPERATION LIFESAVER
Item No. 61722

Additional Road Names
WISCONSIN CENTRAL #2001
Item No. 61712
GMTX #2103
Item No. 61719
Features Include
  • DCC-ready with a factory-installed 8-pin socket for the DCC decoder installation of your choice
  • die-cast chassis and all-wheel drive
  • operating headlight
  • E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers
  • performs best on 18" radius curves or greater
  • HO Scale 1:87
The GP38-2 is Also
Available in N Scale
with DCC Sound Value
BNSF #2081 - H1 Scheme
(with dynamic brakes)
Item No. 66851
CSX® #2503 - YN1 Scheme
(with dynamic brakes)
Item No. 66852
GMTX #2103
(with dynamic brakes)
Item No. 66853
Union Pacific® #2144
(without dynamic brakes; Little Rock block lettering)
Item No. 66854
Features Include
  • DCC sound-equipped with Econami™ Sound Value package
  • dual-mode, NMRA-compliant decoder
  • directional headlights with Rule 17 dimming
  • precision motor
  • flywheel
  • die-cast frame
  • fine-scale handrails
  • separately applied detail parts
  • E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers, front and rear
  • N Scale 1:160
Amherst Show Report
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, MA. We had an excellent time, and truly appreciated meeting and engaging with all who attended. As always, we enjoyed seeing our models in action on the various detailed layouts on display throughout the complex. Our next show will be the Great Train Expo in Costa Mesa, CA on February 10th-11th. Check next week's newsletter for details!
Of course, no trip to a train show would be complete without sampling some of the railfan opportunities in the area. We were fortunate to find various interesting 1:1 scale pieces of equipment while on the road to Springfield and even saw some at the show too! For more photos and videos from the Railroad Hobby Show, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.