Athearn Genesis AMTK P42 Locomotive 46
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Photo etched metal radiator fan grille * Highly-detailed underframe including air tanks with air lines, air filter, The General Electric P42DC, also known as the Genesis, is the curren t and air dryer with two different types of rock shields primary passenger locomotive of Amtrak. Producing 4250 HP and with a top * McHenry(R) scale knuckle couplers - Kadee(R) compatible speed of 110mph, these units are seen nationwide on short and long-distance * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined trains. Equipped with marker lights on each end, the units are also seen flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain in service on push-pull trains. Amtrak originally rostered 208 of the units, * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation numbered from 1-207. Most notable among these areA mtrak's specially- * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow painted Heritage units painted in 2011 forA mtrak's 40th anniversary, and the * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track new round of commemorative units being released for the 50thA nniversary * LED lighting including operating ditch lights and red marker lights this year. Each one is painted in a different "phase" or paint scheme to * Completely-redesigned die-cast frame for superior tractive effort highlight the different images of Amtrak over the years, as well as new * Packaging securely holds model for safe storage concepts like the Midnight Blue livery designed to honor employees working * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run throughout the night to keep passengers moving across the nation. * Accurately painted and printed paint schemes These highly-detailed models will finally answer one of our top custome r requests for a Genesis Genesis. Highlights include a detailed cab interio r complete with all of the appropriate controls and seats.A wealth of underbody detail includes piping, air filters, air dryer, and complete pilot detail.T he models also feature prototype-specific details forA mtrak. Amtrak units are available with either the as-built or the rebuilt (bolted-on) nose.T hey also feature several different styles of antenna arrays, ranging from the simple as- built appearance to the complex arrangement of the Illinois service units. All versions feature the operational, light, and sound features that have come to be expected from Genesis. Under the hood, the proven Genesis moto r 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 28mm speakers provide our model with high-quality sound. $209.99 w/o SOUND | $309.99 w/ SOUND A T H E A R N VISIT Your Local Retailer CLICK Athearn.com CALL 1.800.338.4639 These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy
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