Athearn Genesis AMTK P42 Locomotive 184
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Separately applied wire handrails The General Electric P42DC, also known as the Genesis, is * Exhaust stack * Photo etched metal radiator fan grille the current primary passenger locomotive ofA mtrak. Producing * Highly-detailed underframe including air tanks with air lines, air filter, 4250 HP and with a top speed of 110mph, these units are seen and air dryer with two different types of rock shields nationwide on short and long-distance trains. Equipped with * McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible marker lights on each end, the units are also seen in service * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined on push-pull trains. Amtrak originally rostered 208 of the units, flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain numbered from 1-207. Most notable among these are the five * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation specially-painted Heritage units, which were unveiled in 2011 * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow for Amtrak's 40th anniversary. Each one is painted in a differen t * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track * LED lighting including operating ditch lights and red marker lights "phase" or paint scheme to highlight the different images ofA mtrak * Completely-redesigned die-cast frame for superior tractive effort over the years. Sadly #66, the Phase II unit, was involved in a * Packaging securely holds model for safe storage grade crossing accident in 2016 and was subsequently retired . In 2018, Amtrak released #130 in a similar scheme, and today i t carries on the legacy of #66. Via Rail owns a fleet of 21 units numbered 900-920, and they have been active since 2001. These locomotives are equipped with both standard and emergency horn sets. Some units also are equipped with a bright spotlight on the center of the nose, in addition to the standard headlights and ditch lights. These highly-detailed models will finally answer one of our top customer requests for a Genesis Genesis. Highlights include a detailed cab interior complete with all of the appropriate controls and seats. A wealth of underbody detail includes piping, air filters , air dryer, and complete pilot detail. The models also feature prototype-specific details for Amtrak and Via Rail Canada. Amtrak Highly-detailed underbody units are available with either the as-built or the rebuilt (bolted- on) nose. They also feature several different styles of antenna arrays, ranging from the simple as-built appearance to the complex arrangement of the Illinois service units. Via Rail units feature the unique nose-mounted spotlight as well as prototypical standard and emergency horn sets. All versions feature the operational, light, and sound features tha t have come to be expected from Genesis. Under the hood, the proven Genesis motor and a massive die-case frame combine to provide ample tractive effort. LED headlights, ditch lights, and marker lights are all provided. On the DCC/sound equipped versions, the ditch lights will alternate when the horn is activated , and the marker lights are independently-controlled and directional. New pilot details including MU cables, train lines, cut levers, plow grabs and HEP receptacles Finally, A Soundtraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder and dual 28mm speakers provide our model with high-quality sound. These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy Visit Your Local Retailer | Visit www.athearn.com | Call 1.800.338.4639
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