Athearn Genesis UP GP38-2 Locomotive 2016
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching * Body-mounted McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers the end of their service lives. The most common replacement * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined locomotive became the GP38-2. EMD began production of the flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine in 1972. * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation Unlike the GP38's engine, which drove a generator to supply power * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track to the traction motors, the GP38-2s prime mover drove an alternator * LED Lighting for trouble free operation which produced AC electrical current that was rectified to DC to * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power power the four traction motors. Another major change for the GP38- * Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field 2 was the introduction of the "dash 2" modular electrical cabinet. measurements, photographs, and more For more than 40 years, the GP38-2 has worked main line freights, * Accurately-painted and -printed paint schemes locals, switching jobs, yard service, helpers, snow fighting trains, * Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage and hump power. Many remain in service today. * Minimum radius: 18" - Recommended radius: 22" $229.99 w/o SOUND | $329.99 w/ SOUND These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy VISIT Your Local Retailer Orders Due: 10.28.22 CLICK Athearn.com ETA: November 2023 CALL 1.800.338.4639
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Initial Source: 02_GENHO_GP38-2_093022.pdf