EMD?s diesel-electric road switcher, the GP38-2, began production in 1972 as an upgraded model of the earlier GP38. Looking almost identical to its predecessor thanks to a standard body and cab design, the GP38-2 become widely successful on railroads across the country and can still be found in service today. Equipped with an Econami? Soundtraxx? sound decoder and factory-set for GP38-2 realism, the diesel package offers a choice of 5 prime movers, 16 airhorns, multiple variations of 7 bell types, 2 air compressors, 3 couplers, plus a function-activated grade-crossing signal?all in 16-bit polyphonic sound. The Econami? sound system includes adjustable auto-notching sensitivity for prototypical operation, adjustable master volume, individual sound effect volume levels, advanced consisting, and more. Additional features include: DCC sound-equipped with Econami? Sound Value package dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder directional headlights with Rule 17 dimming precision motor flywheel die-cast frame fine-scale handrails separately applied detail parts E-Z Mate? Mark II couplers, front and rear