PREORDER Athearn Genesis HO G2372 EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive, Santa Fe Kodachome #2372 | 202.49

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AthearnSKU: ATHG-2372

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Our Price: $202.49 MSRP: $224.99

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Expected release date is 2025-03-28

Description

EMD GP38-2 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotive became the GP38-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine in 1972. Unlike the GP38 ’s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the GP38-2s prime mover drove an alternator which produced AC electrical current that was rectified to DC to power the four traction motors.Another major change for the GP38- 2 was the introduction of the “dash 2 ” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP38-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, helpers, snow fighting trains, and hump power. Many remain in service today.

MODEL FEATURES:

Coupler cut levers
Trainline hose
Full cab interior
Windshield wipers
Wire grab irons
DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Minimum radius: 18 ”
MU hoses
See-through cab windows
Walkway tread
Lift rings
Sander lines
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
LED Lighting for trouble free operation
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes
Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation

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