{"product_id":"athearn-genesis-athg-1374-ho-gp18-locomotive-with-dcc-sound-negs-503","title":"Athearn Genesis ATHG-1374 HO GP18 Locomotive With DCC \u0026 Sound, NEGS #503","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"wrapDiv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/euxt4onwJc0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"featureList\"\u003eGP7\/GP18 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Trainline and MU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop steps unless noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Nub” style walkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSander lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW! 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quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBidirectional constant LED lighting so headlight brightness remains constant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging securely holds model for safe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"wrapDiv\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"featureList\"\u003eSOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 so\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers for optimal sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound units operate in both DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV chart included in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"wrapDiv\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"featureList\"\u003eROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1775 Standard simplified scheme w\/o end stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1776 Bicentennial scheme w\/ beacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1777 Early scheme w\/ end stripes and dual side road numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#7496 Ex-Lehigh Valley #302\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#7499 Ex-Lehigh Vallley #305, hood mounted paper air filter box, modified cut left skirting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e945 Dynamic brakes, long hood forward operation, 5-chime Leslie horn, exhaust spark arrestors, hood-mounted bell, NW modified left side skirting with access doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#949 Dynamic brakes, long hood forward operation, 5-chime Leslie horn, exhaust spark arrestors, hood-mounted bell, NW modified left side skirting with access doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#2704 Ex-NKP, Short hood forward, front gyralight (effect in DCC), short hood mounted bell, exhaust defectors, right side winterized window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#171X Ex-CG 171, Nathan P5 horn, pilot mounted foot boards, hood mounted bell, SOU paint with “C of G” sub lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#175 Ex-CG 175, Nathan P5 horn, pilot mounted foot boards, hood mounted bell, SOU paint with “Central of Georgia” lettering on long hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#179H Ex-TA\u0026amp;G 50, Nathan P3 horns with all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#4506 Late small louver battery box doors, standard EMD fuel tank, optional Whip antenna for current version in poly bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#4523 Late small louver battery box doors, rebuilt Rock Island style fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#4540 Early large louver battery box doors, rebuilt Rock Island style fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"featureList\"\u003eCNW FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate walkway with inspection holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 2350 gallon fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinterization hatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly pilots with footboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame side-mounted air tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual “Blatt” horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-dynamic bakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"featureList\"\u003eCCT FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW! 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Non-Dynamic with roof access hatc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1700 gallon fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort hood mounted bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan P3 horn with all bells forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"featureList\"\u003eCR FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx-Lehigh Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinterized hatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan K3 horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller 1300 gallon fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"featureList\"\u003eNEGS FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW! 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