Athearn Genesis G1395 HO Scale GP38-2 Union Pacific UP ‘1980s Version’ 2257 DC

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.

FEATURES:

• Leslie 3-chime horn
• Painted-over class lights
• Extra jacking pads
• Non-dynamic brakes
• Front small plow
• 4-stack exhaust
• #2257 Ex-MP 2257. mid-body with corrugated grills and standard fans. standard UP lettering. squared paper air filter box. frame mounted bell. early style step wells. 3200 gallon fuel tank. 4 large spark arrestors
• 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 drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
• All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
• 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
• Minimum radius: 18”