Athearn Genesis SP GP38-2 Locomotive 4836
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching * Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes the end of their service lives. The most common replacement * Body-mounted McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers locomotive became the GP38-2. EMD began production of the * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine in 1972. flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation Unlike the GP38's engine, which drove a generator to supply power * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow to the traction motors, the GP38-2s prime mover drove an alternator * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track which produced AC electrical current that was rectified to DC to * LED Lighting for trouble free operation power the four traction motors. Another major change for the GP38- * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power 2 was the introduction of the "dash 2" modular electrical cabinet. * Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field For more than 40 years, the GP38-2 has worked main line freights, measurements, photographs, and more locals, switching jobs, yard service, helpers, snow fighting trains, * Accurately-painted and -printed paint schemes and hump power. Many remain in service today. * Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage * Minimum radius: 18" $219.99 w/o SOUND | $319.99 w/ SOUND These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy VISIT Your Local Retailer Orders Due: 07.26.24 CLICK Athearn.com ETA: NOVEMBER 2025 CALL 1.800.338.4639
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