Lionel 2633431 - Vision Line GP40-2 Diesel Locomotive "Norfolk Southern" #3001

• Rail Line: Norfolk Southern
• Road Number: 3001
• Gauge: O Gauge 
• Power: Electric
• Engine Type: Diesel
• Min Curve: O60
• Dimensions: Length: 15 1/2"
• Most Recent Catalog: 2026 Volume 1

Features:

Standard LEGACY Diesel features:

• LEGACY® Control System equipped – able to run in LEGACY® Control mode, in TrainMaster® Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer
• 4 Digit Addressing when using the Cab3/Base3
• Bluetooth® Control - Operate with Universal Remote or LionChief® App
  Lionel Voice Control (LVC) - run your locomotive by speaking commands into your phone via LionChief® App
• Odyssey® II Speed Control
• LEGACY® RailSounds® sound system featuring:
• Crewtalk™ dialog with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped
• TrainSounds that mimic realistic radio chatter when the locomotive is in motion or stopped
  Six official railroad speeds with Crewtalk dialog
  Eight diesel RPM levels
  LEGACY® "Real-Time Quilling Horn" control with instant response for realistic signature "quilling" and correctly timed warning signals
  5 different horns to choose from for a more customized experience
  Single hit or continuous mechanical bell sounds
  5 levels of bell pitching for customized sounds
  Sequence Control: Plays the sound effects of an entire trip, including warning sounds and announcements, based on the movement and speed of the locomotive
  Current speed and fuel dialog, refueling sound effects
  IR Transmitter for SensorTrack™
  Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels
  ElectorCoupler™ on front and rear
  Traction tires
  Refined Conventional Transformer Control mode with lower starting speeds
  Fan-driven smoke unit
  Adjustable smoke output
  Directional lighting including LED headlights
  Marker lights on front and rear
  Illuminated number boards
  Lighted cab interior
  Die-cast trucks, pilot and fuel tank
  Metal frame
  High levels of separately applied metal details
  Engineer and conductor figures
  NEW TOOLING!
  Newly recorded EMD GP40-2 engine sounds
  Road-number specific Crewtalk
  Notching Smoke
  Road-number specific details
  Road-number specific lighting
  Road-number specific Crewtalk
  Newly recorded EMD GP40-2 engine sounds
  New crew figures
  Multiple road name/number specific details including:
  Nose length and lighting
  Cab
  Dynamic brakes
  Radiator intakes
  Fans
  Fuel tanks
  Truck side frames
  Cab subbase
  Side sill
  Traction motor blower duct
  ECAF boxes Horn, antenna and more
  Road-specific lighting effects including -
  Front/rear ditch lights
  Front/rear tri-color (red/green/white) class lights
  Front/rear Mars lights
  Front/rear emergency lights
  Roof strobe lights
  LSL indicator light
  Walkway, step, track, and instrument panel lights

Overview:

Neither Norfolk and Western nor Southern purchased any new GP40-2s, but NS inherited a sizable fleet from Conrail in 1999. Conrail's roster included four separate orders with multiple detail variations along with five units originally built for Reading. One of those ex-RDG units, No. 3001, is included here along with two representatives from Conrail's 1979 class. Despite their age, NS has made great use of its GP40-2s. Our models show their modernized look from the early 2000s on with class lights removed and ditch lights (front and rear) added. Differences between the 3001 and its younger siblings are too numerous to count - but that small 2600-gallon fuel tank and trademark Reading rain gutter on the cab roof are instant spotting features!