Vintage Life-Like HO Scale Illinois Terminal GP38-2 Locomotive 2004
Product Overview
Up for sale is a classic piece of model railroading history: an HO Scale Electro-Motive Division (EMD) GP38-2 diesel locomotive manufactured by Life-Like Trains.
This specific model is a highly collectible first-generation variant stamped Made in Hong Kong on the bottom chassis. Released in the late 1970s following the prototype's real-world introduction, this model is celebrated as the very first plastic "Dash 2" locomotive ever produced in HO scale. It is decorated in the eye-catching lime-green, yellow, and silver corporate livery of the Illinois Terminal Railroad (ITC).
Key Features & Specifications
- Manufacturer: Life-Like Trains (Stamped Made in Hong Kong)
- Scale/Gauge: HO Scale / HO Gauge
- Road Name: Illinois Terminal Railroad (ITC)
- Road Number: 2004 (Printed clearly on the cab side)
- Era of Manufacture: Late 1970s to Early 1980s
- Shell Design: Authentic one-piece molded plastic shell with top-mounted roof cooling fans, dynamic brake housing, and a silver cab roof .
- Power Type: Traditional 12V DC analog power chassis.
Condition: Used, pre-owned condition. The historic Illinois Terminal lime-green paint scheme and yellow pad-printed graphics are bold, clean, and fully legible. Typical for this specific vintage production run, the yellow plastic handrails show minor warping/leaning from storage. The dual wheel trucks are intact. No original box or packaging is included (loose item). Rear handrail is broken, missing piece included. Rear coupling is missing and lighting wires need attention. Motor works.
selling as pictured.
more than welcome to pick up at shop in butler pa & save shipping.
052126 gp