Athearn Genesis # ATHG-1756  HO GP40-2 Locomotive with DCC & Sound, SP 'Kodachrome' #7672

Athearn Genesis # ATHG-1756  HO GP40-2 Locomotive with DCC & Sound, SP 'Kodachrome' #7672

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. One of the most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotives were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP40-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, and helper service. Many remain in service today.

MODEL FEATURES:
Coupler cut levers
Drop steps unless noted
“Nub” style walkway tread
Lift rings
Walkway tread
Windshield wipers
Lit number boards
Lit class lights, if equipped
Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped
Bell placement & type per prototype
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes
Blomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing caps
Speed recorder unless noted
See-through cab windows and full cab interior
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Etched metal fan grilles
Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted
Body-mounted McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible
Trainline and MU hoses
MU stands
Wire grab irons
Sanding lines
DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately painted and printed paint schemes
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
LED Lighting for realistic appearance
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage
Minimum radius: 18”
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
Precision slow speed control
Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
CV chart included in the box
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
ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:
#3100 Silver gyralight bezel, Rio Grande logo on nose, no cab vent
#3116 Silver gyralight bezel, no Rio Grande logo on nose, cab vent on right side
#3121 Black gyralight bezel, Rio Grande logo on nose, cab vent on right side
#7614 As-delivered appearance, cab roof mounted bell, standard exhaust, “split” battery box doors
#7617 As-delivered appearance, cab roof mounted bell, standard exhaust, “split” battery box doors
#7625 As-delivered appearance, cab roof mounted bell, standard exhaust, “split” battery box doors
#7672 “Kodachrome” repaint, frame-mounted bell, standard battery box doors, exhaust silencer
#6203 Ex-BO 4304, Large EMD front plow, ratchet nose brake, cab-mounted “skate” style antennas, Blomberg M trucks
#6212 Ex-WM 4313, Large “Skinny” style front plow, electronic nose brake, cab-mounted “skate” style antennas, Blomberg B trucks, RV style A/C
#6237 Ex-BO 4338, Removed front plow, electronic nose brake, Blomberg B trucks, RV style A/C
#1376 Ex-SP 7608, Roof-mounted bell, welded nose warning light cover, standard exhaust, cab mounted horn, large EMD front plow
#1413 Ex-SP 7662, Frame-mounted bell, plated nose warning light cover, exhaust silencer, long hood mounted horn, large UP style front plow
#414 Early Phase body with chickenwire grilles, no front anticlimber, Blomberg M trucks, non-dynamic, rounded blower housing
#421 Mid Phase body with corrugated grilles, large front anticlimber, Blomberg B trucks, non-dynamic, rounded blower housing
#430 Special Veterans painted scheme, Mid-Late Phase body with corrugated grilles, large front anticlimber, Blomberg B trucks, with dynamic brakes, angled blower housing
DRGW FEATURES:
Early body with Chickenwire grilles
Lit number boards and class lights (effect in DCC)
Cab Beacon (effect in DCC)
Front Ditch lights
Nathan P3 horn mounted on long hood
Small EMD front plow
SP FEATURES:
Lit number boards and class lights
Large front plow
L-style front window
Roof-mounted A/C
SP full light package with gyralights (effect in DCC)
Operating red warning light when in emergency (effect in DCC)
CSX FEATURES:
Ex-Chessie
Lit number boards
5-Chime Horn
“Mail-slot” battery box doors
Side hood mounted bell
Road number specific details
Alternately flashing ditch lights (effect in DCC)
Expert approved artwork and colors
UP FEATURES:
Patched units with faded colors
Removed SP light package
Large Front Plow
Roof mounted A/C
Lit number boards
Front and rear ditch lights
Modified front L window