Athearn Genesis G1401 HO Scale GP38-2 Norfolk Southern NS 5036 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:

• Two Leslie RS5T horns
• Two “firecracker” antennas
• Long hood walkway lights (non-operating)
• Long hood-forward operation
• #5036 Sunshade and mirrors on both sides. grab irons on pilots (MU hose holders)
• 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”