Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Blue Ridge Southern WAMX #3932 Phase I - DCC/Sound

The Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Blue Ridge Southern WAMX #3932 Phase I - DCC/Sound is an HO scale diesel locomotive from Athearn Genesis. It is decorated for Blue Ridge Southern.

Factory-equipped with DCC and sound.

The Blue Ridge Southern Railroad operates approximately 91 miles of former Norfolk Southern trackage in western North Carolina. Part of the Watco family of shortline and regional railroads, Blue Ridge Southern serves industries throughout the region while connecting local freight customers with the broader North American railroad network.

Blue Ridge Southern locomotives feature the distinctive black-and-yellow WAMX paint scheme, complemented by colorful circular railroad logos along the locomotive sides. These locomotives are recognizable examples of modern regional railroad motive power.

Electro-Motive Division manufactured the GP39-2 between 1974 and 1984. Powered by a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine producing approximately 2,300 horsepower, the four-axle GP39-2 provided fuel-efficient performance for local freight, road-switching, and regional railroad assignments.

Blue Ridge Southern WAMX #3932 Prototype-Specific Features

• Authentic WAMX black-and-yellow locomotive paint scheme
• Colorful Blue Ridge Southern circular railroad logos
• Early Phase I EMD GP39-2 locomotive body
• Newly tooled revised D&H-style walkway and fuel tank
• Roof-mounted air conditioning unit
• Nathan 3-chime locomotive horn
• Front and rear ditch lights
• Small EMD front plow only
• No yellow pilot stripes, matching WAMX #3932
• Prototype-appropriate fuel tank and underbody equipment
• Detailed Blomberg trucks with appropriate bearing caps
• Illuminated locomotive number boards
• Accurate WAMX lettering and road number

Factory-Installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound

• Factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound decoder
• Dual cube speakers for clear, detailed locomotive audio
• Compatible with conventional DC and DCC operation
• Diesel engine, horn, and bell sounds available on DC
• Full DCC sound and lighting functions in DCC mode
• NMRA-compatible DCC functionality
• Precision slow-speed motor control
• Configurable sound, lighting, and operating functions through CV programming
• Support for multiple-unit locomotive consists
• Lead-unit-only horn, bell, and lighting configuration for MU operations
• Factory-installed LED locomotive lighting
• Illuminated number boards

Premium Athearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2 Features

• Highly detailed HO scale (1:87) diesel locomotive
• Five-pole skew-wound motor with precision-machined flywheels
• Multi-link drivetrain with all-wheel drive
• All-wheel electrical pickup for dependable current collection
• Heavy die-cast frame for improved traction and pulling power
• Realistic LED locomotive lighting
• Illuminated number boards
• Factory-installed wire grab irons, lift rings, and windshield wipers
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails
• Detailed walkway tread and drop steps
• Etched metal fan grilles
• See-through cab windows with detailed interior
• Detailed fuel tank fillers, gauges, and breather pipes
• Trainline hoses, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers
• Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers
• RP25 wheel contours for popular HO scale track systems
• Minimum recommended operating radius of 18 inches

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Product Details

• Manufacturer / Brand: Athearn Genesis
• Railroad / Reporting Marks: Blue Ridge Southern
• Equipment Type: Diesel Locomotive
• Model: GP39-2
• SKU: ATHG-1988
• Scale: HO
• Road Number(s): 3932
• Control / Electronics: DCC & Sound