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.

GP38-2 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE NEW FEATURES:

• Operating Class Lights (Where equipped based on prototype)
• Operating Number boards (Where equipped based on prototype)

GENESIS DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

• Coupler cut levers
• Trainline hose
• Full cab interior
• Windshield wipers
• Wire grab irons
• MU hoses
• See-through cab windows
• Walkway tread
• Lift rings
•  Sander lines
• DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
• Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
• Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
• All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
• LED Lighting for trouble free operation
• Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
• Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
• Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes
• Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage
• Minimum radius: 18”

SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE

• Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
• Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
• Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
• Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
• 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
• Faded base colors matched to the prototype
• Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust

Reading & Northern

The Reading & Northern Railroad (RBMN) operates a fleet of EMD GP38-2 locomotives that serve as versatile 2,000-horsepower road switchers for both freight and passenger operations across Pennsylvania. Among the most recognizable is #2026, unveiled in a patriotic paint scheme celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. RBMN GP38-2 locomotives are assigned as needed to the railroad’s passenger excursion trains—including Lehigh Gorge excursions—as well as general freight service, reflecting RBMN’s practice of using its locomotives in mixed-service assignments rather than dedicating them exclusively to passenger or freight operations

RBMN FEATURES:

• 81” Nose with ratchet brake, no class lights
• Chicken wire grilles, close spaced fans, rear number boards, blanked rear class lights
• Dynamic brake hatch, extended range
• Standard front and rear anticlimbers with drop step

ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:

• #2026 Ex-NS, Nathan 5-chime horn
• #2010 Ex-NS, Nathan 5-chime horn
• #2011 Ex-NS, Nathan 5-chime horn
• #2017 Ex-NS, Ex-PC, Leslie 3-chime Horn

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