Athearn Genesis AN GP15T Locomotive 720
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance The EMD GP15-1 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by * Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes General Motors Electro-Motive Division between June 1976 and * Body-mounted McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers March 1982. Intended to provide an alternative to the rebuilding * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined programs that many railroads were applying to their early road flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation switchers, it is generally employed as a yard switcher or light road * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow switcher. A total of 310 units were built for American railroads. A * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track number of GP15-1s remain in service today for yard work and light * LED Lighting for trouble free operation road duty. * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power * Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field EMD built 28 examples of a variant, the GP15T, between October measurements, photographs, and more 1982 and April 1983. It was a very close cousin to the GP15-1, but * Accurately-painted and -printed paint schemes used a turbocharger in order to generate more power from a smaller * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run engine. * Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage * Minimum radius: 18" - Recommended radius: 22" LEGENDARY LIVERIES What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to "What if?" Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: "What if?" $219.99 w/o SOUND | $319.99 w/ SOUND These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy VISIT Your Local Retailer Orders Due: 06.24.22 CLICK Athearn.com ETA: July 2023 CALL 1.800.338.4639
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