{"product_id":"athg-1988","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Blue Ridge Southern WAMX #3932 Phase I - DCC\/Sound","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFactory-equipped with DCC and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectro-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue Ridge Southern WAMX #3932 Prototype-Specific Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic WAMX black-and-yellow locomotive paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful Blue Ridge Southern circular railroad logos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Phase I EMD GP39-2 locomotive body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled revised D\u0026amp;H-style walkway and fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof-mounted air conditioning unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan 3-chime locomotive horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall EMD front plow only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo yellow pilot stripes, matching WAMX #3932\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-appropriate fuel tank and underbody equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Blomberg trucks with appropriate bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated locomotive number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate WAMX lettering and road number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFactory-Installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers for clear, detailed locomotive audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with conventional DC and DCC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiesel engine, horn, and bell sounds available on DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DCC sound and lighting functions in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMRA-compatible DCC functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow-speed motor control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigurable sound, lighting, and operating functions through CV programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for multiple-unit locomotive consists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead-unit-only horn, bell, and lighting configuration for MU operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed LED locomotive lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\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\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 dependable current collection\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed walkway tread and drop steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows with detailed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank fillers, gauges, and breather pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrainline hoses, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheel contours for 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 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