Athearn Genesis HO Scale Southern Pacific GP38-2 SP #4812 - W/DCC & Sound

The Athearn Genesis HO Scale Southern Pacific GP38-2 SP #4812 - W/DCC & Sound is an HO scale diesel locomotive from Athearn Genesis. It is decorated for Southern Pacific.

Factory-equipped with DCC and sound.

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.

Emd Gp38-2 Diesel Locomotive Features

• Operating Class Lights (Where equipped based on prototype)
• Operating Number boards
• Coupler cut levers
• Trainline hose
• Full cab interior
• Windshield wipers
• Wire grab irons
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
• 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

Emd Gp38-2 Diesel Locomotive Features

• Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
• 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”

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
• All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
• Precision slow speed control

Sound-Equipped Models Also Feature

• 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

Bn Features

• Ex-SLSF
• Mid-production body with corrugated grilles and standard fans
• Lit number boards and front class lights
• Nose gyralight (Effect in DCC)
• 3600 gallon fuel tank
• Stratolite beacon (Effect in DCC)
• Blomberg B trucks
• Leslie 5-chime horn
• Flush standard exhaust stacks

Sp Features

• Late Phase body with corrugated grilles and Q fans
• 1990s Appearance
• Removed Class lights
• Nathan P3 Horn
• Removed SP front and rear light packages
• Lit number boards
• Stratolite Beacon (Effect in DCC)
• Modified “L” Window Cab

Asab Features

• As-delivered appearance
• Nose gyralight (Effect in DCC)
• Non-Dynamic Brakes
• Cab beacon (Effect in DCC)
• Leslie 3-Chime horn
• Early/mid-body with chickenwire grilles and standard fans

Ceix Features

• As-delivered appearance
• Lit class lights and number boards
• Front and rear “weed cutter” plows
• Leslie 3-chime horn
• Dynamic Brakes
• Early/mid-body with chickenwire grilles and standard fans

Ic Features

• Ex-GM&O
• Nathan P5 horn
• Early Phase 1 body with chicken wire grilles

Ic Features

• Widely-spaced radiator fans
• Front and rear ditch lights
• Non-Dynamic

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Product Details

• Manufacturer / Brand: Athearn Genesis
• Railroad / Reporting Marks: Southern Pacific
• Equipment Type: Diesel Locomotive
• Model: GP38-2
• SKU: ATHG-1825
• Scale: HO
• Road Number(s): 4812
• Control / Electronics: DCC & Sound
• Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches