{"product_id":"athg-1976","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Delaware \u0026 Hudson D\u0026H #7603 - DCC Ready","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson D\u0026amp;H #7603 - DCC Ready is an HO scale diesel locomotive from Athearn Genesis. It is decorated for Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDCC-ready version; a DCC decoder and sound are not factory installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1976, the Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson Railway purchased 20 new EMD GP39-2 locomotives, numbered 7601 through 7620. These four-axle road switchers featured several distinctive design characteristics that differentiated them from the railroad's earlier former Reading GP39-2 locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D\u0026amp;H 7600-series locomotives featured redesigned switcher-style steps, a rearward-positioned fuel tank, and revised fuel filler and sight gauge locations. These changes gave the locomotives a distinctive appearance while maintaining the versatility of EMD's GP39-2 design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine producing 2,300 horsepower, the GP39-2 was designed to provide efficient performance for freight and road-switching assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis accurately captures the distinctive appearance of D\u0026amp;H #7603 with its early Phase I body and railroad-specific exterior details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype-Specific Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson #7603 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson Railway paint scheme and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Phase I EMD GP39-2 locomotive body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson-style walkway and fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-specific Leslie 3-chime locomotive horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Sinclair radio antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall EMD front plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitcher-style walkway steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRearward-positioned fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel fillers, gauges, and breather pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated locomotive number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-specific exterior detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Athearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed HO scale (1:87) diesel locomotive construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole skew-wound motor with precision-machined flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-link drivetrain with all-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for improved traction and pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic LED locomotive lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed wire grab irons, lift rings, and windshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails and detailed walkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior with see-through windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Blomberg trucks with appropriate bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic fuel tank equipment, sanding lines, and MU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed coupler cut levers and trainline hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheel contours for compatibility with popular HO scale track systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended operating radius of 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn-genesis-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eAthearn Genesis diesel locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e, explore the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn-genesis\"\u003eAthearn Genesis collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-railroading\"\u003eModel Railroading\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athearn Genesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad \/ Reporting Marks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e GP39-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATHG-1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7603\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl \/ Electronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e DCC Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Athearn Genesis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67961043025994,"sku":"ATHG-1976","price":209.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/ATHG-1976_A0_GHW2XIDD.jpg?v=1794453593","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/athg-1976","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}