Athearn Genesis CNW GP15-1 Locomotive 4410
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Full cab interior * Walkway tread In the mid-1970's EMD developed the new GP15-1 model in an * Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance effort to offer their customers a replacement for their medium sized * Windshield wipers road switchers which were wearing out. Many railroads (i.e.A TSF, * Lift rings SP & ICG) were rebuilding their older road switchers and EMD * Wire grab irons wanted to offer them a different option. Unfortunately there weren' t * Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes a lot of takers and only 310 units were built for US railroads.T his * Sander lines small 1,500 horsepower unit came with a radiator intake section * McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible similar in appearance to the special one that EMD was using on * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain the larger SD40/45T-2 models being produced for the Rio Grande * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation and Southern Pacific to alleviate overheating issues in their many * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow tunnels. Railfan's dubbed these lager units "Tunnel Motors" which * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track led to the smaller GP15-1's receiving the moniker "BabyT unnel * LED bulbs for realistic appearance motors." Many GP15-1's remain in service today for major Class 1 * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power railroads, regional railroads and shortlines. * Packaging securely holds model for safe storage w/o Sound $209.98 With Sound $299.98 SRP SRP These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy Visit Your Local Retailer | Visit www.athearn.com | Call 1.800.338.4639
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