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Athearn Genesis - HO Scale - GMD GP38-2 - w/DCC & Sound - CP Rail (CP) #3073 - Red With White Lettering (Era: 1984+) (SKU 141-65495)

Available On: July 1, 2020

 

 

 

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 GP38-2 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 locomotive became the GP38-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine in 1972. Unlike the GP38’s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the GP38-2s prime mover drove an alternator which produced AC electrical current that was rectified to DC to power the four traction motors. Another major change for the GP38-2 was the introduction of the “dash2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP38-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, helpers, snow fighting trains, and hump power. 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

 

Sound Equipped 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

 

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

 

  CP Specific Features:

• First time offered GMD “late” production with straight side
sill, Angled blower housing and standard cab

• CP style nose mounted and vertical rear headlight

• Winterization hatch

• Blomberg-B truck side frames with brand-new Canadianstyle
exposed bearing caps

• CP style snow plow front and rear

• Sinclair antenna

• Long hood (intertial hatch) mounted Leslie 3-chime air horn

• Corrugated radiator grilles

• 2600 gallon fuel tank with waste oil retention tank

 

Order Due Date: December 28, 2018

Anticipated Delivery Date:  December 2019

 

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$279.98 US