{"product_id":"athg66254","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2u Santa Fe ATSF #3418 - DCC Ready","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2u Santa Fe ATSF #3418 - DCC Ready is an HO scale diesel locomotive from Athearn Genesis. It is decorated for Santa Fe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDCC-ready version; a DCC decoder and sound are not factory installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning in 1986, the Santa Fe Railway rebuilt 50 EMD GP39-2 locomotives at its Cleburne, Texas shops. These upgraded locomotives received the GP39-2u designation, with the letter \"u\" identifying Santa Fe's modernization program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rebuilding process included mechanical and electrical improvements along with distinctive exterior modifications. These changes included repositioned fuel tanks, redesigned exhaust stacks, swing-out number boards, improved walkway steps, and additional equipment access doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis faithfully reproduces Santa Fe ATSF #3418 with its Phase I body, corrugated radiator grilles, Nathan 3-chime horn, and equipment access door behind the cab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype-Specific Santa Fe #3418 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Phase I GP39-2u body with corrugated radiator grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-specific Nathan 3-chime locomotive horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional equipment access door behind the cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated swing-out-style number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStratolight beacon with lighting effect available through compatible DCC control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled exhaust stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoved class lights matching the rebuilt prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitcher-style walkway steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear-mounted fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge front anticlimber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2u Locomotive Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed HO scale (1:87) 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 dependable 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 and prototype-specific beacon detailing\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 components, air lines, and MU 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 Santa Fe\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 GP39-2u\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATHG66254\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 3418\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":67961032867914,"sku":"ATHG66254","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/athearn-genesis-ho-scale-santa-fe-gp39-2u-3418-athg66254-7763534.jpg?v=1794453485","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/athg66254","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}