Athearn Genesis - HO Scale - EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive - with DCC & Tsunami2 Sound - Seaboard System (SBD) #4075 - Teal/Yellow/Black with White/Black Lettering & Yellow/Red Logo (Era: 1984+) (SKU 141-1417)
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.
GENESIS DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
GP38-2 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE NEW FEATURES:
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE
PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE
Seaboard System
Seaboard System was formed in the early 1980’s from the formation of Seaboard Coast Line, Louisville & Nashville, and Clinchfield railroads. It was rather short lived officially operating between 1982 and 1986 before ultimately becoming part of CSX Transportation. During this time, many locomotives were painted into this attractive grey scheme. After being absorbed into CSX, it was still common to see SBD power with simple CSX patches running all over the system, some lasting well into the 1990’s.
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