Athearn Genesis BN GP39-2 Locomotive 3600
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation In the decade between 1974 and 1984 , EMD produced the * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow GP39-2 for seven North American railroads. The basic design * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track followed most four axle road diesel switchers for the time. Bor- * LED Lighting for realistic appearance rowing improvements from the GP38-2 and GP40-2 designs, * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction this mid-horsepower road switcher utilized a turbocharged and more pulling power 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine for it's prime mover. With * Packaging securely holds for the model 4 fewer cylinders, the smaller engine provided a distinctive long for safe storage hood on the phase II and phase III bodies, where the clean room/engine compartment doors were set back from the cab further than predecessor locomotives. Sensitivity to fuel economy in the 1970s justified the GP39-2 in the locomotive market. It also laid the ground work for EMD to start exploring locomotive designs that utilize engines with larger piston displacement yet posess fewer cylinders. This approach has become the foundation to modern locomotive technology. w/o Sound $199.98 With Sound $289.98 SRP SRP These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy * Union Pacific Licensed Product Visit Your Local Retailer | Visit www.athearn.com | Call 1.800.338.4639
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