Introduced in 1972 as an update to the GP38, this second generation EMD diesel went on to become the most successful diesel of this generation and numerous units remain in service today. While numbers dwindle with Class I roads, these dependable workhorses have gone on to second, third and even fourth owners in some cases. There are few applications and few types of cargo that have not been hauled by the venerable GP38-2. With units being rebuilt all the time, examples of this fine locomotive will remain in service for years to come.

The Athearn Genesis model of this prototype is completely new from the ground up and features modular tooling to allow an unprecedented amount of variation and detail on individual units. Locomotives will feature road specific details, and in some cases, come with additional detailing parts for different eras of operation.

Features:

• Fully assembled and ready to run
• DCC Ready
• Accurate painting and printing
• Front and rear trainline hoses with silver gladhands
  
• MU hoses with silver gladhands
  
• Coupler cut levers
  
• Walkway tread
  
• Windshield wipers
  
• Wire grab irons
  
• Metal lift rings
  
• Minimum radius: 18"

DCC w/Sound Features:

• Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami sound
• Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
• Some functions are limited in DC
• Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
• All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
• Slow speed control
• Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup
• Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes

Road Number Specific Features:

• Phase II
  
• Operating Xenon Strobe Light when used with DCC
  
• Tall snowplow
  
• Leslie SU-3L-R air horn
  
• Rectangular cab vent mounted on the left side of the cab
  
• Soo GP38-2 non-dynamic brake housing with power assembly doors
  
• Late angled paper air filter (PAF) box
  
• Flush “shotgun” exhaust
  
• Corrugated radiator grilles
  
• Winterization hatch
  
• Single speed 48” Q radiator fans
  
• Detailed 3,200 gallon fuel tank with vertical sight glass
• Blomberg-B trucks with Hyatt bearings