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Athearn Genesis - HO Scale - EMD GP7 - Maine Central (MEC)(Green w/Yellow Stripes, Green & Yellow Lettering)(DCC w/Sound) - Road Number 567 (SKU 141-62688)

Available On: March 1, 2013

ATH-GEN-LOGO

The four axle EMD GP7 was built from 1949 to 1954. It had a EMD 567B 1,500 horsepower prime mover. These locomotives were used by many railroads and went on to long careers with both their original owners and second hand owners. Even today, examples of this locomotive remain in service.

Features:

  • NEW IMPROVED TOOLING
  • Celcon handrails
  • Separately applied wire grab irons
  • Etched radiator intake grills
  • Etched radiator fan grills
  • Correct “nub” style walkway tread detail
  • Window glazing
  • Separately applied air tanks
  • Operating headlights utilizing microbulbs
  • Non-sound units are DCC ready using Quick Plug technology
  • Sound units have Soundtraxx Tsunami factory installed
  • McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers
  • Prototype specific details per phase and prototype, such as:
    • Grilles
    • Fuel tanks
    • Fans
    • Dynamic brakes
    • Battery access doors
    • Electrical cabinets
    • Sunshades
    • Cut Levers
    • MU stands
    • Air filter box
    • Air horn
    • Headlights
    • Bell
    • Truck sideframes
    • Pilot details
    • Many headlight options
    • Antennas

Reservations Due By: May 17, 2012

Expected Release: January 2013







$289.98 US