The EMD SD40 is an American 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors. Between 1966 and 1972, GM built 1268 of these locomotives before introducing the new SD40-2. The SD40s operated throughout the US and Canada for decades. Broadway Limited Imports is proud to announce BLI's first production of these diesel models in 2023. BLI's first run will include models of ten different railroads with prototypically accurate road numbers, paint schemes, and road-specific details and lighting. In addition to the Paragon4 version, each model is available in BLI's Stealth Series. These are No-Sound / DCC-Ready models that operate on DC out of the box, or a modeler can easily install their DCC decoder of choice. Out of the box, Front and rear lights are directional, and other lights are always ON with track power. Additionally some lighting functions may be missing depending on selected aftermarket decoder the modeler installs.

List of individually controllable lights in BLI's EMD SD40 models (note that light options may be limited in Stealth Series models):

• Headlight

• Rear Light

• Mars Light (SP only)

• Numberboard Lights (Front & Rear)

• Front Classification Lights

• Rear Classification Lights

• Emergency Light (SP only)

• Rotary Beacon (where appropriate)

• Ditch Lights (where appropriate)

• Cab Light

Road-specific detail options that are prototypically accurate for each road name:

• Truck sideframes

• Dynamic brake hatch

• Open & closed type fans

• Short hood detail arrangement

• Long hood end detail arrangement

• Cab headlight arrangement

• Canadian type step wells on CN and CP

• High short hood option where accurate

• Horn type and location

• Bell location

• Multiple front pilot types

• Multiple rear pilot types

• Brake wheel

• Fuel tank design

• Accurate cut lever types

• MU receptacle arrangement

• Multiple sunshade options

• Antenna type and location

• Wind deflector type

• Rotary beacon type and location
  

Broadway Limited Imports is proud to re-introduce BLI's Stealth Series. BLI's Stealth Series provides customers with the ability to purchase highly detailed steam and diesel locomotives at a lower price. Stealth Series models are DCC-Ready with a standard MTC21 pin on the DC Motherboard.

** For modelers intending to install a sound decoder, please note that most of BLI's Stealth Series models will come with an 8 ohm speaker already installed and ready to use if desired. However, BLI's SD40 models do not have this speaker installed. SD40 speaker assemblies will be available to purchase from BLI's customer service department.