Southern Pacific #4842 GP38-2 EMD Locomotive DCC & Sound HO Scale

Description

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.r r Product Item #: G68172

SP FEATURES:

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• As delivered configuration with full SP light package front and rear. Front and rear gyra-lights have effect on DCC+Sound

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• As delivered twin shotgun style exhaust stacks

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• Blomberg-M truck side frames

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• Large SP style snow plow

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• Whip antenna on plane

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• Cab mounted Nathan 3-chime air horn on bracket

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• Corrugated radiator grilles

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• Four hole jacking pads

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• SP Walkway toolbox

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• Q Fans

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NEW FEATURES:

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• All-new LED lighting

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• Rubber MU hoses for durability

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r The effort continues to enhance Athearn Genesis models per customer requests and feedback. There has been a lot of activity behind the scenes; we’re excited to include new features often requested, to the GP38-2 and upcoming Genesis models.r

LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

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• Fully-assembled and ready-to-run

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• DCC-ready features Quick Plugª plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector

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• Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more

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• Accurately-painted and �printed paint schemes

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• Coupler cut levers

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• MU hoses

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• Trainline hose

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• See through cab windows

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• Full cab interior

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• Walkway tread

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• Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance

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• Windshield wipers

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• Lift rings

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• Wire grab irons

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• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes

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• Sander lines

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• McHenry scale knuckle couplers – Kadee compatible

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• Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain

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• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation

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• All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow

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• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

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• LED Lighting for realistic appearance

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• Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power

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• Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage

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SOUND EQUPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE

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• Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound

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• Sound units operate in both DC and DCC

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• Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode

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• Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC

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• All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode

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• Precision slow speed control

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• Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights

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• Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes

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• CV chart included in the box

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r Specificationsr r DCC: Equippedr SOUND: Tsunami 2r Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 yearsr Is Assembly Required: No