Detailed Information
MODEL FEATURES:

    Scale width hood
    Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box
    Roadname specific details
    Painted and printed for realistic decoration
    Highly detailed, injection molded body
    See-through cab windows
    See-through radiator fans
    See-through dynamic brake fans if applicable
    Separately-applied horn
    Separately-applied wire grab irons
    Celcon handrails for scale appearance
    Frame-mounted bell
    Quick Plug™ plug and play technology: DCC ready with both 8 and 9 pin connector unless noted*
    Bi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains consistent
    Incandescent bulbs for realistic appearance
    McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
    All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
    Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
    All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
    5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for trouble free operation
    Wheels with RP25 contours operate on Code 55, 70, 75, 80, 83, 100 rail
    Window packaging for easy viewing, plus interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage
    Replacement parts available including motor brushes
    Minimum radius: 18"

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

The EMD GP series locomotives became some of the most successful designs of the age. Produced from 1970s to mid 1980s the GP38-2 and GP50 were quickly found in many different tasks of the railroad. From switching to pulling high priority freight trains across country, these versatile locomotives brought the goods to North America. Many of these locomotives are now being rebuilt with ecologically sound emission control for higher population centers. A new era emerges as technology meets proven reliability for these EMD products.

Athearn brings these representative locomotives alongside regular freight trains that were commonplace. Sharing the new golden age of railroading!
Specifications
DCC:     Ready
SOUND:     No
PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER:     Electro Motive Division
COUPLER STYLE:     McHenry Scale Knuckle
ERA:     1972 - Present