Athearn Genesis LV GP38-2 Locomotive 314
Prototype Details
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION 21-pin NEM connector By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching * Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance the end of their service lives. The most common replacement * Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes locomotive became the GP38-2. EMD began production of * Body-mounted McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers the 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision in 1972. Unlike the GP38's engine, which drove a generator to machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation supply power to the traction motors, the GP38-2s prime mover * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation drove an alternator which produced AC electrical current that * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow was rectified to DC to power the four traction motors. Another * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track major change for the GP38-2 was the introduction of the "dash * LED Lighting for trouble free operation 2" modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP38- * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power 2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard * Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field service, helpers, snow fighting trains, and hump power. Many measurements, photographs, and more remain in service today. * Accurately-painted and -printed paint schemes * Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage * Minimum radius: 18" PRIMED FOR GRIME PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE * Duplicated look and feel of "In Service" equipment * Faded base colors matched to the prototype * Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust PRIMED FOR GRIME $259.99 w/o SOUND | $364.99 w/ SOUND $249.99 w/o SOUND | $354.99 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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