Athearn Genesis CR GP18 Locomotive 7499
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.
Contemporary (2005 - Present)
Deregulation (1980 - 1995)
Second Generation Diesel (1960 - 1980)
Transition (1940 - 1960)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
2010s
2000s
1980s
1970s
1960s
1950s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
56'
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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The official description provided by the manufacturer.
GP18, CR #7496 ATHG-1355 ATHG-1371 * Ex-Lehigh Valley GP18, CR #7499 ATHG-1356 ATHG-1372 * Winterized hatch * Dynamic brakes * Nathan K3 horn * Smaller 1300 gallon fuel tank When the Lehigh Valley was absorbed into Conrail in 1976, most of the motive power was eventually repainted into the then-new corporate colors. A few kept their high short hoods past the merger and were used pulling freights on former LV trackage and other parts of the CR system. ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: * #7496 Ex-Lehigh Valley #302 * #7499 Ex-Lehigh Vallley #305, hood mounted paper air filter box, modified cut left skirting
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 01_GENHO_GP18_122923.pdf