Athearn Genesis GP7U Locomotive 2216
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Genesis
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Locomotive
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Diesel
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
GP7U
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
ATHG64258
The name of the railroad or owner.
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The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
2216
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
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Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
EMD
The build date, if printed on the model.
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The rebuild date, if printed on the model.
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The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
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The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
Merger (1995 - 2005)
Second Generation Diesel (1960 - 1980)
Transition (1940 - 1960)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
1970s
1960s
1950s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
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Specific measurements of the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. IL 40'6").
Allowed types:
• IL (Inside Length)
• IW (Inside Width)
• IH (Inside Height)
• OL (Outside Length)
• OW (Outside Width)
• OH (Outside Height)
• EH (Eaves Height)
• EW (Eaves Width)
• EXH (Extreme Height)
• EXW (Extreme Width)
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Volume or weight capacity markings as labeled on the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. CUFT 3000).
Allowed types:
• CUFT (Cubic Feet)
• CAPY (Nominal Capacity)
• LDLMT (Load Limit)
• LTWT (Light Weight)
• GRL (Gross Rail Load)
• MAX WGT (Max Cargo Weight)
• GAL (Gallons)
• US GAL (US Gallons)
• IMP GAL (Imperial Gallons)
• LITERS (Liters)
• KG (Kilograms)
• SHELL (Shell Capacity)
• DOME (Dome Capacity)
• WATER CAPY (Water Capacity)
• ICE CAPY (Ice Bunker Capacity)
• BKR CAPY (Bunker Capacity)
• LEVEL (Level Full Capacity)
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Availability
The date the model was announced by the manufacturer.
September 2016
The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
August 2017
The actual date the model became available at retailers.
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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price at the time of announcement.
$189.98
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Genesis
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Locomotive
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Diesel
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
GP7U
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
ATHG64258
The name of the railroad or owner.
-
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
2216
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
-
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Genesis
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Locomotive
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Diesel
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
GP7U
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
ATHG64258
The name of the railroad or owner.
-
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
2216
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
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Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
The official description provided by the manufacturer.
These locomotives represent a fleet of GP7 diesels upgraded by the Santa Fe in the mid-seventies. While the chopped nose and "Topeka Cab" are the most noticeable, many other modifications were made. Upgraded trucks, new electrical equipment, air conditioning, four-stack exhaust manifold and removal of the dynamic brake (if so equipped) are some of the others. As per the prototype, the details of these units differ from road number to road number. Our models represent these differences. Two of the units include the modified dynamic brake system and the other two are engines that were not so equipped. Three represent the "no drop step" option that was standard on Santa Fe early Geeps. The fourth unit has the "always down" drop step common to most of these rebuilds. Side skirts vary from unit to unit as does the horn, antenna and mirrors. All of these details are gleaned from many photos of the prototype. Details that you've come to expect from a Genesis model.
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 01_GEN_GP7-9_093016.pdf