Athearn Genesis - HO Scale - EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive - with DCC & Tsunami2 Sound - CSX Transportation (CSX) #2623 - Ex-Seaboard System with CSX Patches - Primed for Grime - Gray/Yellow/Black with White/Black Lettering & Yellow/Red Logo (Era: 1987+) (SKU 141-1415)
Available On: July 1, 2025
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 “dash 2” 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.
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SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE
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CSX
After the formation of CSX Transportation in the mid 1980’s, it was a colorful time for locomotive power. As CSX was looking into a standardized paint scheme, they chose blue and grey in a few different variations. Affectionately nicknamed “Blue down” by railfans, this scheme was used to repaint many former predecessor locomotives in the early days of CSX. Some were simply patched with CSX initials before they could be brought in for major servicing and new paint. First time offered in Genesis, be sure to order yours before it is too late!
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