Athearn Genesis NS GP39X/GP49 Locomotive 4604
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: Built in November 1980, Southern Railway's six GP39X locomo- * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run tives were built during a time a transition for EMD-from the * DCC-ready features Quick Plug(TM) plug-and-play technology with Dash-2 series, to the 50-series. These 2,600hp units, powered 21-pin NEM connector by a 12-cylinder 645F3 prime mover, were essentially test * Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field beds (hence the "X" in their designation) for future medium- measurements, photographs, and more horsepower locomotives that would be part of the forthcom- * Coupler cut levers ing 50-series. While resembling Phase I GP50s at first glance * MU hoses "tapered" sidesills, "pointed" anticlimbers, rounded blower * Trainline hose housing, and tall radiator intakes these units had only a pair * See through cab windows of 48" "Q-Fans" for radiator cooling, as well as revised clean air * Full cab interior compartment and engine compartment layouts, in deference to * Walkway tread their shorter 12-cylinder prime mover (vs. the 16-cylinder ver- * Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance sion used in the GP50). * Windshield wipers * Lift rings Keeping with Southern Railway practice, these units, num- * Wire grab irons bered 4600-4605, were equipped with 81" tall high short hoods, * Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes control stands set up for long-hood forward operation, bell on * Sander lines the long hood end, dual Nathan 5-chime horns, snowplows fore * McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible and aft, and walkway safety lights mounted to the long hood, * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision dynamic brake housing, and high short hood. machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation In 1982, these six units were returned to EMD's La Grange, * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow Illinois plant for internal mechanical modifications and upgrades, * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track essentially making them "true" GP49s, the medium-horsepower * LED Lighting for trouble free operation unit EMD cataloged as part of the 50-series. Their horsepower * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction was raised to 2,800hp as a result, and their designation was and more pulling power officially changed to GP49 as well. * Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage As medium-horsepower units, they could be found in a variety of service, from locals to mainline freights. They would continue SOUND EQUPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE on in service for Southern Railway's successor, Norfolk South- * Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound ern, gaining a coat of "Thoroughbred" black paint in the proc- * Sound units operate in both DC and DCC ess, and remaining on their active roster into the early 2000s. * 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 * Many functions can be altered via CV changes * CV chart included in operators manual w/o Sound $189.98 With Sound $279.98 SRP SRP 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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