HO SD38 Norfolk Southern #3805

The SD38 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between May 1967 and October 1971. It had an EMD 645 16-cylinder engine generating 2,000 horsepower. The EMD SD38AC built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between June and October 1971. It was basically an SD38 with an AR10 alternating current alternator instead of the SD38's normal direct current generator. It also produces 2,000 horsepower from a 16-cylinder EMD 645E roots blown prime mover. It came equipped with or without dynamic brakes. The SD38 and SD38AC have the same frame as the SD39, SD40 and SD45. ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: #3805 White patch with black numbers Faded paint effect Triple clasp brakes Large fuel tank Rear mounted Leslie 3 chime horn Front ditch lights Angled cab roof antenna Prime A/C Small EMD plow  SD38 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:  Separately applied wire grab irons Standard 81" low nose without headlight or brake unless noted Standard cab with dual