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Athearn Genesis ATSF Dash 9-44CW Locomotive 616

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Model Information

HO
Athearn
Genesis
Locomotive
Diesel
Dash 9-44CW
Athearn
ATHG-2771
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe (ATSF)
616
ATSF
DCC
LED Lighting
Lighting
Sound
All-wheel drive
Armor yellow equipment doors
As-delivered details
ATSF-specific plow with open MU doors
Canadian 4-window cab
Contemporary detail printing
Different horns per prototype road number
Early ("dog leg") stepwell gussets
Early ("dog-leg") stepwell gussets
Former ATSF
Former SP units
Front-only ditch lights mounted on pilot face
Full repaints
GPS dome added
Individual decoration and colors
Large SP plow
Leslie RS3L horn
Nathan P3 horn
Patched SP paint
Precision slow speed control
Prime air filters & air dryer
Primed for Grime
Sinclair & EOT antennas
Sinclair antennas
Truck & nose grab iron style per prototype road #
UP patches
Warning labels
Yellow frame stripes

Prototype Details

GE
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Contemporary (2005 - Present)
Merger (1995 - 2005)
Deregulation (1980 - 1995)
Second Generation Diesel (1960 - 1980)
2000s
1990s
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Availability

February 2026
June 2027
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$279.90

Model Information

HO
Athearn
Genesis
Locomotive
Diesel
Dash 9-44CW
Athearn
ATHG-2771
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe (ATSF)
616
ATSF
DCC
LED Lighting
Lighting
Sound
All-wheel drive
Armor yellow equipment doors
As-delivered details
ATSF-specific plow with open MU doors
Canadian 4-window cab
Contemporary detail printing
Different horns per prototype road number
Early ("dog leg") stepwell gussets
Early ("dog-leg") stepwell gussets
Former ATSF
Former SP units
Front-only ditch lights mounted on pilot face
Full repaints
GPS dome added
Individual decoration and colors
Large SP plow
Leslie RS3L horn
Nathan P3 horn
Patched SP paint
Precision slow speed control
Prime air filters & air dryer
Primed for Grime
Sinclair & EOT antennas
Sinclair antennas
Truck & nose grab iron style per prototype road #
UP patches
Warning labels
Yellow frame stripes

Model Information

HO
Athearn
Genesis
Locomotive
Diesel
Dash 9-44CW
Athearn
ATHG-2771
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe (ATSF)
616
ATSF
DCC
LED Lighting
Lighting
Sound
All-wheel drive
Armor yellow equipment doors
As-delivered details
ATSF-specific plow with open MU doors
Canadian 4-window cab
Contemporary detail printing
Different horns per prototype road number
Early ("dog leg") stepwell gussets
Early ("dog-leg") stepwell gussets
Former ATSF
Former SP units
Front-only ditch lights mounted on pilot face
Full repaints
GPS dome added
Individual decoration and colors
Large SP plow
Leslie RS3L horn
Nathan P3 horn
Patched SP paint
Precision slow speed control
Prime air filters & air dryer
Primed for Grime
Sinclair & EOT antennas
Sinclair antennas
Truck & nose grab iron style per prototype road #
UP patches
Warning labels
Yellow frame stripes

PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION 21-pin NEM connector Built by GE from 1993 until 2004, the Dash 9-44CW and its * Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance variants were the definitive North American mainline freight * Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes locomotives of their time, with an impressive 3668 total units * Body-mounted McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers built. Constructed for US railroads from coast to coast, the units * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision were also ordered by Canadian roads, and significant export machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation orders went to Australia and Brazil. * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow The Athearn Genesis Dash 9-44CW is equally as impressive * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track as its prototype, with a host of railroad specific details. From * LED Lighting for trouble free operation Canadian National's unique "tear drop" windows to the early * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power body details on Southern Pacific and Santa Fe, these models * Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field take the Genesis line to new heights. Standard on all models are measurements, photographs, and more Athearn's superior paint colors, reliable Genesis drive and LED * Accurately-painted and -printed paint schemes * Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage lighting for years of trouble- free operation. * Minimum radius: 18" - Recommended radius: 22" PRIMED FOR LEGENDARY LIVERIES GRIME What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to "What if?" Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto- PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, * Duplicated look and feel of "In Service" equipment canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary * Faded base colors matched to the prototype Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and * Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust answer the ultimate railroad question of: "What if?" PRIMED FOR GRIME $279.99 w/o SOUND | $379.99 w/ SOUND $269.99 w/o SOUND | $369.99 w/ SOUND Items listed are subject to cancellation if pre-order minimum production quantities are not met. These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy VISIT Your Local Retailer CLICK Athearn.com CALL 1.800.338.4639

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