The Bicentennial revisited for the 250th: EMD SD40-2 #156 in the Milwaukee Road “Bicentennial” scheme, 2026 version, by ScaleTrains' Rivet Counter line, depicts the patriotic unit as repainted for the United States' 250th anniversary with its present-day details.
What sets this model apart is Rivet Counter's signature prototype fidelity. Introduced in January 1972, the SD40-2 is one of EMD's most successful locomotives: over 3,900 units built through July 1984, a modular solid-state electrical system, the 3,000 hp 16-645E3 engine and HT-C three-axle trucks. Many still run in revenue service, and #156 dons in 2026 the red, white and blue scheme it wore in 1976.
This DCC and sound version comes with a factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 decoder with Full Throttle and turbocharged 16-645E3 sounds, and all the prototype-specific detailing the Rivet Counter line is known for.
Features
- EMD SD40-2 diesel-electric locomotive, 3,000 hp, six-axle (C-C)
- Milwaukee Road “Bicentennial” scheme, #156, 2026 version (present-day details and equipment)
- Premium Rivet Counter line from ScaleTrains
- Factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 DCC and sound decoder with Full Throttle, dual speakers and PowerPack
- LED lighting: directional headlights, walkway lights and number boards
- Detailed HT-C trucks; see-through dynamic brakes with visible resistor grids
- Semi-scale metal Type E knuckle couplers
- All-wheel drive and pickup
- Minimum radius 18" (22" recommended)
- Era: 2026 to present
- HO scale
- Made by ScaleTrains
The Bicentennial revisited for the 250th: EMD SD40-2 #156 in the Milwaukee Road “Bicentennial” scheme, 2026 version, by ScaleTrains' Rivet Counter line, depicts the patriotic unit as repainted for the United States' 250th anniversary with its present-day details.
What sets this model apart is Rivet Counter's signature prototype fidelity. Introduced in January 1972, the SD40-2 is one of EMD's most successful locomotives: over 3,900 units built through July 1984, a modular solid-state electrical system, the 3,000 hp 16-645E3 engine and HT-C three-axle trucks. Many still run in revenue service, and #156 dons in 2026 the red, white and blue scheme it wore in 1976.
This DCC and sound version comes with a factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 decoder with Full Throttle and turbocharged 16-645E3 sounds, and all the prototype-specific detailing the Rivet Counter line is known for.
Features
- EMD SD40-2 diesel-electric locomotive, 3,000 hp, six-axle (C-C)
- Milwaukee Road “Bicentennial” scheme, #156, 2026 version (present-day details and equipment)
- Premium Rivet Counter line from ScaleTrains
- Factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 DCC and sound decoder with Full Throttle, dual speakers and PowerPack
- LED lighting: directional headlights, walkway lights and number boards
- Detailed HT-C trucks; see-through dynamic brakes with visible resistor grids
- Semi-scale metal Type E knuckle couplers
- All-wheel drive and pickup
- Minimum radius 18" (22" recommended)
- Era: 2026 to present
- HO scale
- Made by ScaleTrains