Lionel 18812

Delivery of the first GP-38 diesels began in 1966, and for the next five years the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors delivered 727 units to many North American railroads.  Able to generate 2000 horsepower on command, the GP-38 became one of the most common road engines, with its high tractive force for pulling long, heavy trains. 

• All-new detailed body design
• Stamped chassis and handrails
• Dependable long-life motor that will run on AC or DC current
• Operating diesel horn
• Metal wheels
• Diamond-plate pattern stamped in the chassis
• Side vent detail
• Smooth forward-neutral-reverse operation
• Four-wheel drive with traction tire
• Operating knuckle coupler on both ends
• Operating headlight
• Illuminated number plates
• Length: 14 1/4"