Athearn Genesis ATSF GP39-2 Locomotive 3418
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1st TIME with OPERATING NUMBER BOARDS & "CLASS LIGHTS" If Equipped Santa Fe Era: 1986+ without Sound with Sound ATSF FEATURES: Era: 1986+ GP39-2u, ATSF #3409 ATHG66252 ATHG66352 * New Santa Fe phase 1 GP39-2u body GP39-2u, ATSF #3415 ATHG66253 ATHG66353 with corrugated grilles - First time in Genesis! * Illuminated "Swing out" style number boards GP39-2u, ATSF #3418 ATHG66254 ATHG66354 * Stratolight Beacon (in DCC) * Newly tooled exhaust stack * Removed class lights * "Switcher" style walkway steps * Rear-mounted fuel tank * Large front anticlimber Starting in 1986, Santa Fe rebuilt 50 GP39-2's in their Cleburne, TX shops, designating them as "GP39-2u's". The "u" stood for "upgrade" which was a common term for Santa Fe rebuilds during this time. Other than the mechanical and electrical upgrades, Santa Fe added some unique details that distinguish these from their non-rebuild counterparts. These changes include: Fuel tank moved to the rear, new "swing out" style number boards, new style exhaust stack, and added an equipment door to the right side hood, just behind the cab. They also featured "switcher" style walkway steps for crew comfort during switching moves. A few even received modified corrugated radiator grilles. ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: * #3409 PH 1 body with chicken wire grilles, Leslie 3-chime horn, added access equipment door behind cab * #3415 PH 1 body with chicken wire grilles, Leslie 3-chime horn, added access equipment door behind cab * #3418 New PH 1 body with corrugated grilles, Nathan 3-chime horn, added access equipment door behind cab
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Initial Source: 02_GENHO_GP39-2_012723.pdf