- Although officially classified as a medium road-switcher, the SD38-2 is frequently identified with its heavy duty in the steel industry. the SD38-2 has also been used in mainline and yard duty by railroads such as UP and CNW when looking for extra tractive effort. These models are accurate to the roadname/engine number with regards to fuel tank size, truck brake cylinders and dynamic/non-dynamic brake hatch. They are equipped with Kato knuckle couplers, LED directional headlight and 8-pin DCC socket. They are also designed to be sound-friendly, allowing for the optional installation of a 1-1/10" 28 mm diameter speaker for use with an onboard sound unit
- (speaker and sound unit from another manufacturer). These locomotives are ideal for use with steel industry structures, ore cars and coil cars from other manufacturers.
