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K2439-0269   LIRR George McSherry GP38-2 Diesel Engine, Real Sounds® Long Island
    $333.00 ea.    

K2439-0269


This GP38-2 Diesel Engine accurately reproduces a common sight in the Long Island, New York area. As seen on the rails of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the prototype for this K-LINE® Geep has logged millions of miles in daily service over the non-electrical portions of the railroad. Since 1976 the GP38-2 Engine has been an integral part of the LIRR's fleet of diesels.

The LIRR's 28 Geeps (Nos. 250-277) have been used in all types of service on the LIRR, and have demonstrated outstanding reliability. The LIRR's GP38-2s carry name plaques that dedicate each engine to distinguished LIRR employees.

GP38-2 Engine #269 is dedicated to the late George B. McSherry, who worked with the LIRR for over 20 years, and served as General Chairman. His memory is honored by the plaque bearing his name attached to the locomotive bearing the same number as that of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE) local division he served with distinction.

LIRR info provided by George M. Maccarone, Jr., Locomotive Engineer, Long Island Rail Road.

Catalog: 1999 1st Edition
Release Date: SOLD OUT

Engine Features
  •   15 1/2 inches long
  •   O Scale (1:48)
  •   Dual Vertical Motors with Flywheels
  •   Motor Driven Rotating Fans
  •   All Metal Operating Couplers
  •   Die Cast Trucks
  •   Accurately detailed trucks
  •   Metal Chassis, Grab Rails & Platform Railings
  •   Die Cast Fuel Tank, Steps & Pilot
  •   Fold-Down Drop Step at Both Ends
  •   Directional Headlights
  •   Illuminated Number Boards
  •   Operating Marker Lights
  •   Sliding Windows
  •   Interior Cab Detail
  •   Engineer Figure
  •   Stainless-Steel Metal Screens
  •   Adjustable Side Vents
  •   Two Brass Horns
  •   Brass Radio Antenna
  •   Lift Rings

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