All locomotives feature prototype-specific, separately applied "as-built"and/or "modernized" injection-molded and photoetched metal detail parts and cab interior.

Features:

• Eyebrow grabs
• Nose-side ladder grabs
  
• Sunshades
• Ladder-rest grabs

All modernized units are equipped with the following:

• Screw-mounted chassis
• Individual window "glass"
• Detailed battery boxes/air tank with brackets
• Fully detailed 1200-gallon or 1500-gallon fuel tank with brackets
• Partial or complete de-skirting if needed
• Lift lugs (as appropriate), front and rear
• MU hoses, coupler cut levers, and air hoses, front and rear

Athearn Genesis F units are now available in "Modernized" configurations where prototypically appropriate:

• Available in DCC Ready and factory installed DCC w/SoundIndividual sound boards installed in both the A-unit and B-Unit
• Sound units are Dual-mode, compatible with both DCC and DC operations
• In DCC mode, all functions are NMRA compatible
• In DCC mode, you can program an MU lashup with lead unit only horn, bell and lights
• Fully functional headlights and Mars lights (where applicable) in both modes
• Operating back-up light (where applicable)
• Genesis driveline with dynamically balanced five-pole skew-wound motor and flywheels
• Directional constant lighting

Reservations Due By: October 18, 2012

Expected Release: June 2013