Athearn Genesis has announced new GP40-2 Diesel Locomotives

 

The effort continues to enhance Athearn Genesis models per customer requests and feedback. There has been a lot of activity behind the scenes; we’re excited to include new features often requested, to the GP40-2 and upcoming Genesis models.

 

PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotive were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP40-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, and helper service. Many remain in service today

 

LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

► Fully-assembled and ready-to-run

► DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector

► Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more

► Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes

► Coupler cut levers

► MU hoses

► Trainline hose

► See through cab windows

► Full cab interior

► Walkway tread

► Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance

► Windshield wipers

► Lift rings

► Wire grab irons

► Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes

► Sander lines

► McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible

► Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain

► All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation

► All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow

► Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

► LED Lighting for realistic appearance

► Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power

► Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage

 

NEW FEATURES:

► All-new LED lighting

► Rubber MU hoses for durability

 

PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:

► Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment; “Tattered and Torn” just like the real thing

► Faded base colors matched to the prototype

► Patches applied and shaped per road number matching each corresponding side to the prototype

► Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust

 

SOUND EQUPPED MODELS FEATURE

► Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound

► Sound units operate in both DC and DCC

► Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode

► Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC

► All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode

► Precision slow speed control

► Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights

► Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes

► CV chart included in the box

 

Order Due Date: March 22, 2019

Anticipated Delivery Date: March 2020

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