Athearn Genesis AMTK P42DC Locomotive 1
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Exhaust stack The General Electric P40DC/P42DC, also known as the Genesis, is the * Photo-etched metal radiator fan grille current primary passenger locomotive of Amtrak. The original P40DC's * Highly-detailed underframe including air tanks with air lines, air filter, produced 4000 HP and their upgraded successor the P42DC were rated for and air dryer with two different types of rock shields 4250 HP while both having a top speed of 100 mph, these units are seen * McHenry(R) scale knuckle couplers - Kadee(R) compatible nationwide on short and long-distance trains. The originally delivered P40DC * DCC-ready features Quick Plug(TM) plug-and-play technology with 21-pin units were equipped with two unique features; an additional rear window, NEM connector known as a "hostler's window" allowed the locomotive to be operated from * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined the rear of the locomotive, and a light package on the nose, above the front flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain window, which included two Xenon strobes and a central red light that would * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation illuminate when the train went into "emergency." Both the light package and * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow hostlers window were removed as these units were shopped during their life * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track and subsequent orders did not include these features. Flashing ditch lights * LED lighting including operating ditch lights and red marker lights replaced the Xenon strobes on later units, but on the strobe equipped units, * Completely-redesigned die-cast frame for superior tractive effort the ditch lights did not flash. Equipped with marker lights on each end, the * Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field units are also seen in service on push-pull trains. Amtrak originally rostered measurements, photographs, and more 208 of the units, numbered from 1-207. * Accurately-painted and -printed paint schemes * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run These highly-detailed models will finally answer one of our top customer * Packaging securely holds model for safe storage requests for a Genesis Genesis. Highlights include a detailed cab interior * Minimum radius: 18" - Recommended radius: 22" complete with all of the appropriate controls and seats. A wealth of underbody detail includes piping, air filters, air dryer, and complete pilot detail. The models also feature prototype-specific details for Amtrak and Via Rail Canada. Amtrak units are available with either the as-built or the rebuilt (bolted-on) nose. They also feature several different styles of antenna arrays, ranging from the simple as-built appearance to the complex arrangement of the Illinois service units. Via Rail units feature the unique nose-mounted spotlight as well as prototypical standard and emergency horn sets. All versions feature the operational, light, and sound features that have come to be expected from Genesis. Under the hood, the proven Genesis motor and a massive die-case frame combine to provide ample tractive effort. LED headlights, ditch lights, and marker lights are all provided. On the DCC/sound equipped versions, the ditch lights will alternate when the horn is activated, and the marker lights are independently-controlled and directional. Finally, A Soundtraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder and dual speakers provide our model with high-quality sound. | $209.99 w/o SOUND $309.99 w/ SOUND These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy VISIT Your Local Retailer Orders Due: 05.24.24 CLICK Athearn.com ETA: SEPTEMBER 2025 CALL 1.800.338.4639
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Initial Source: 02_GENHO_P40-P42_042624.pdf