Athearn Genesis HO Scale RF&P EMD GP40-2 RFP #145 - W/DCC & Sound

The Athearn Genesis HO Scale RF&P EMD GP40-2 RFP #145 - W/DCC & Sound is an HO scale diesel locomotive from Athearn Genesis. It is decorated for RFP (reporting marks).

Factory-equipped with DCC and sound.

By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. One of the most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotives were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP40-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, and helper service. Many remain in service today.

Model Features

• Coupler cut levers
• Drop steps unless noted
• “Nub” style walkway tread
• Lift rings
• Walkway tread
• Windshield wipers
• Lit number boards
• Lit class lights, if equipped
• Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped
• Bell placement & type per prototype
• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes
• Blomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing caps
• Speed recorder unless noted
• See-through cab windows and full cab interior
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
• Etched metal fan grilles
• Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted
• Body-mounted McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible

Model Features

• Trainline and MU hoses
• MU stands
• Wire grab irons
• Sanding lines
• Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
• Accurately painted and printed paint schemes
• Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
• All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
• LED Lighting for realistic appearance
• Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
• Packaging securely holds for 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
• Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
• All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode

Sound-Equipped Models Also Feature

• Precision slow speed control
• 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

Rfp Features

• Early Phase body w/ chickenwire grilles
• Lit Numberboards and class lights
• Leslie 3-Chime horn
• Large Sinclair antenna
• Non-Dynamic
• As-Delivered appearance
• Footboards on both ends
• Blomberg M trucks

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Product Details

• Manufacturer / Brand: Athearn Genesis
• Railroad / Reporting Marks: RFP (reporting marks)
• Equipment Type: Diesel Locomotive
• Model: GP40-2
• SKU: ATHG-1768
• Scale: HO
• Road Number(s): 145
• Control / Electronics: DCC & Sound
• Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches