Athearrn ATHG68175 Southern GP38-2 EMD w/DCC & Sound Oil Bath #5027W Locomotive HO Scale

NEW FEATURES:
All-new LED lighting
Rubber MU hoses for durability
The effort continues to enhance Athearn Genesis models per customer requests and feedback. There has been a lot of activity behind the scenes; we’re excited to include new features often requested, to the GP38-2 and upcoming Genesis models.

CP FEATURES:
First time offered GMD “late” production with straight side sill, Angled blower housing and standard cab
CP style nose mounted and vertical rear headlight
Winterization hatch
Blomberg-B truck side frames with brand-new Canadian-style exposed bearing caps
CP style snow plow front and rear
Sinclair antenna
Long hood (intertial hatch) mounted Leslie 3-chime air horn
Corrugated radiator grilles
2600 gallon fuel tank with waste oil retention tank
#3084:
Painted in Maroon & Grey scheme with script lettering in 2002 to operate on passenger specials; was also occasionally used in freight service.
CN FEATURES:
GP38-2(W) shell with “Safety Cab”
Blomberg-M truck side frames
Large “Canadian” step wells
Non-dynamic brake hatch
Sinclair antenna
Chicken wire radiator grilles
Long hood mounted 3-chime air horn with conduit
Cab mounted bell
Vertical rear headlight
Illuminated Canadian-style front ditch lights.
SP FEATURES:
As delivered configuration with full SP light package front and rear. Front and rear gyra-lights have effect on DCC+Sound
As delivered twin “shotgun” style exhaust stacks
Blomberg-M truck side frames
Large SP style snow plow
Whip antenna on plane
Cab mounted Nathan 3-chime air horn on bracket
Corrugated radiator grilles
Four hole jacking pads
SP Walkway toolbox
Q Fans
#4825:
SP light packages removed 1990s era front and rear headlight with stratolight style beacon. Beacon with effect DCC+Sound
Rebuilt four-stack style exhaust per prototype
SOU FEATURES:
Models represent units from Southern’s first GP38-2 order
DCC+Sound units feature prototypical long hood forward operation
Large “switcher” step wells
Small cab sunshades
Long hood mounted walkway lights
Firecracker antennas
Chicken wire radiator grilles
Front and rear mounted 3-chime air horns
Long hood mounted bell
Handrails painted all black; step edges painted white (As-delivered configuration)
#5011H, 5027W:
Oil bath style filter
#5038L, 5040F:
Rebuilt angled paper air filter
AGS sub-lettering on cab
Handrail verticals and step edges pained yellow (Late 1970s modification)
Other details same as SOU 5011 & 5027 (prev page)
LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes
Coupler cut levers
MU hoses
Trainline hose
See through cab windows
Full cab interior
Walkway tread
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Windshield wipers
Lift rings
Wire grab irons
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
Sander lines
McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible
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
SOUND EQUPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE
Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
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
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
PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:
Duplicated look and feel of “In Service”equipment; “Tattered and Torn” just like the real thing
Faded base colors matched to the prototype
Patches applied and shaped per road number matching each corresponding side to the prototype
Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust
PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotive became the GP38-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine in 1972. Unlike the GP38’s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the GP38-2s prime mover drove an alternator which produced AC electrical current that was rectified to DC to power the four traction motors. Another major change for the GP38-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP38-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, helpers, snow fighting trains, and hump power. Many remain in service today.
Specifications
DCC: Equipped
SOUND: Tsunami2
PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: EMD
Axles: 4
LIGHTED: LED Lighting
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
Is Assembly Required: No