SUNSET MODELS 3RD RAIL EMD SDF40-2 SANTA FE - 2 RAIL

During the early 1980s, as Amtrak traded in its fleet of aging SDP40F passenger locomotives for new F40PH units, EMD rebuilt twenty-four SDP40Fs into freight locomotives for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. These rebuilt units, designated SDF40-2, retained much of the SDP40F’s distinctive full-width cowl body while receiving a complete mechanical upgrade to Dash-2 standards.

Painted in Santa Fe’s striking Blue & Yellow “Bookend” freight scheme, the SDF40-2s were some of the most visually recognizable locomotives on the system. They operated system-wide in both fast freight and general service, becoming fan favorites thanks to their unique heritage and imposing appearance.

Now, Sunset Models / 3rd Rail accurately recreates these ex-Amtrak rebuilds with an ABS plastic shell, die-cast chassis, and brass detail parts, matching the details of Santa Fe’s SDF40-2 configuration.

Model Features

• Precision ABS Plastic Shell with Die-Cast Metal Chassis
• Fine Brass Detail Parts
• Road-Specific Santa Fe Details — Dash-2 electrical cabinet mods, freight pilots, ATSF roof antennas, MU configurations, and SDF40-2 handrail patterns
• Powerful Can Motor Drive for smooth, heavy-duty freight operation
• All-Wheel Drive and Electrical Pickup
• Advanced electronics: 3R ERR Cruise/TMCC/Railsounds compatible with TMCC/Legacy/DCS, 3R Conventional for your choice of sound, and 2R ESU Loksound 5.0. Blunami is available as well
• LED Lighting Suite — headlights, number boards, and markers
• Minimum Curvature:
– O-54 (3-Rail)
– 48" minimum radius (2-Rail)

• ERR Cruise is compatible with Legacy, DCS, TMCC, and Conventional control systems, Blunami is not and indepently operated through the iPhone or Andriod Apps.

A Rare Santa Fe Icon, Recreated in Museum-Quality O Scale

With only twenty-four units rebuilt and a striking appearance that blended passenger-era cowl design with heavy freight capability, the Santa Fe SDF40-2 remains one of the most unique locomotives to run on the ATSF system.

This model captures that heritage with brass-level detailing, a durable ABS shell, and a die-cast chassis built for performance.

Reserve yours today and bring home one of Santa Fe’s most distinctive rebuild locomotives.

75 Reservations are needed for the modified nose versions.