This N scale locomotive is modeled after Electro Motive Division's 2000 horsepower GP-38 diesel introduced in the late 1960's and early 1970's and is still in service today throughout North America.
 
The Atlas GP38 features a dual-flywheel-equipped five-pole skewed armature motor with a low friction mechanism, directional headlights, painted safety rails, blackened metal wheels AccuMate(R) knuckle couplers, and high or low short hood and dynamic brake details as appropriate for each roadname. Equipped with Lenz DCC decoder.