Norfolk Southern VISION GP40-2 #3001
Est. Ship Date:
11/14/2026
*PLEASE NOTE THAT ART PICTURED ABOVE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Neither Norfolk and Western nor Southern purchased any new GP40-2s, but NS inherited a sizable fleet from Conrail in 1999. Conrail's roster included four separate orders with multiple detail variations along with five units originally built for Reading. One of those ex-RDG units, No. 3001, is included here along with two representatives from Conrail's 1979 class. Despite their age, NS has made great use of its GP40-2s. Our models show their modernized look from the early 2000s on with class lights removed and ditch lights (front and rear) added. Differences between the 3001 and its younger siblings are too numerous to count - but that small 2600-gallon fuel tank and trademark Reading rain gutter on the cab roof are instant spotting features!
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Age Grade: 14+
Features:
- Standard LEGACY Diesel
- LEGACY® Control System equipped - able to run in LEGACY® Control mode, in TrainMaster® Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer
- 4 Digit Addressing when using the Cab3/Base3
- Bluetooth® Control - Operate with Universal Remote or LionChief® App
- Lionel Voice Control (LVC) - run your locomotive by speaking commands into your phone via LionChief® App
- Odyssey® II Speed Control LEGACY® RailSounds® sound system featuring:
- Crewtalk™ dialog with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped
- TrainSounds that mimic realistic radio chatter when the locomotive is in motion or stopped
- Six official railroad speeds with Crewtalk dialog
- Eight diesel RPM levels
- LEGACY® "Real-Time Quilling Horn" control with instant response for realistic signature "quilling" and correctly timed warning signals
- 5 different horns to choose from for a more customized experience
- Single hit or continuous mechanical bell sounds
- 5 levels of bell pitching for customized sounds
- Sequence Control: Plays the sound effects of an entire trip, including warning sounds and announcements, based on the movement and speed of the locomotive
- Current speed and fuel dialog, refueling sound effects
- IR Transmitter for SensorTrack™
- Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels
- ElectorCoupler™ on front and rear
- Traction tires
- Refined Conventional Transformer Control mode with lower starting speeds
- Fan-driven smoke unit
- Adjustable smoke output
- Directional lighting including LED headlights
- Marker lights on front and rear
- Illuminated number boards
- Lighted cab interior
- Die-cast trucks, pilot and fuel tank
- Metal frame
- High levels of separately applied metal details
- Engineer and conductor figures
- NEW TOOLING!
- Newly recorded EMD GP40-2 engine sounds
- Road-number specific Crewtalk
- Notching Smoke
- Road-number specific details
- Road-number specific lighting
- Road-number specific Crewtalk
- Newly recorded EMD GP40-2 engine sounds
- New crew figures Multiple road name/number specific details including:
- Nose length and lighting
- Cab
- Dynamic brakes
- Radiator intakes
- Fans
- Fuel tanks
- Truck side frames
- Cab subbase
- Side sill
- Traction motor blower duct
- ECAF boxes Horn, antenna and more! Road-specific lighting effects including -
- Front/rear ditch lights
- Front/rear tri-color (red/green/white) class lights
- Front/rear Mars lights
- Front/rear emergency lights
- Roof strobe lights
- LSL indicator light
- Walkway, step, track, and instrument panel lights
Product Specifications:
- Gauge: O Gauge
- Dimensions: Length: 15 1/2"
- Minimum Curve: O60
- Road Name: Norfolk Southern
- Road Number: 3001
- Est. Ship Date: 11/14/2026
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known in the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.Ca.gov.