Athearrn ATHG78213 Pennsylvania GP9 w/DCC & Sound #7197B 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 GP7/9 and upcoming Genesis models.

MP FEATURES:
Phase II GP7s repainted into the Jenks Blue scheme
“Buzzsaw” herald and 3” stripes
Angled pilot plates with footboards
Dual single-chime air horns
Firecracker antenna
Pilot grabs
Early cut levers
Speed recorder
Cut fuel tank skirts per prototype
Winterization hatch
First time ever: Mopac-specific exhaust deflector
Included in poly bag: spark arrestors and ACI plates; can be installed to represent the units from the 1970s until retirement
Different MU receptacles per prototype road number
165 and 168 feature 4-hose MU clusters, 1600 and 1603, 3-hose clusters
FRISCO FEATURES:
Phase II GP7s
First time ever: Frisco-specific extended exhaust stacks and “L” shaped grab iron on nose
Full or simplified stripes depending per prototype
Angled pilot plates with footboards
5-chime horns
Etched “burlap” sunshades
Firecracker antenna
Speed recorder
Tall MU stands with single receptacles
As-delivered solid fuel tank skirts
4-hose MU clusters
“Be Careful” warning labels on steps and/or pilots per prototype
#612, 617:
Dual-service units with steam generators and 1600 gallon fuel/water tanks
Simplified stripes
#579, 594:
Freight units with 1200 gallon fuel tanks
Full stripes
#546:
Freight unit with 1200 gallon fuel tank
Lettered for QA&P; sublettered SLSF; used all over the Frisco system
Simplified stripes
PRR FEATURES:
DCC+Sound equipped models feature prototypical long hood forward operation
4-hose MU
36” button top fans
Tall square MU stand
Pilot long grab iron above coupler lift bar
Front and rear early Pyle headlight
Full skirts
Cab armrest no sunshade track
Leslie S-3 air horn all bells forward
1,700 gallon fuel tank
#7178B-#7201B:
All new cables B-unit GP9 Phase III body style
“F” on the sill is at the LONG hood end
Leslie Tyfon A-125-440-CA air horn
LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
Trainline and MU hoses
Coupler cut levers
Drop steps unless noted
MU stands
“Nub” style walkway tread
Bell placement & type per prototype
Fine-scale handrails for scale appearance
Wire grab irons
Lift rings
Windshield wipers
See through cab windows and full cab interior
Etched metal radiator intake grilles and fan grilles
Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks
Blomberg-B trucks with appropriate bearing caps
Sander lines
Speed recorder unless noted
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
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Bidirectional constant LED lighting so headlight brightness remains constant
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage
Minimum radius: 18”
SOUND EQUIPPED 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
Excellent Slow speed control
Operating lighting functions with F5 and/or F6
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
PROTOTYPE INFO:
In 1949, EMD introduced the GP7. The basic design followed most diesel switchers with the addition of a short hood instead of an end-cab. The hoods were also full height to better accommodate the diesel engine and mechanical and electrical components.

In 1954 EMD upgraded the GP7 to become the 1,750 horsepower GP9. Externally, the first GP9s were virtually unchanged from the last GP7s. Later versions would include different louver arrangements and the last ones would come without the frame skirting. The GP9 was available with all of the fuel tank, steam generator, and dynamic brake options as the GP7, including “torpedo tube” air tanks mounted on the roof.

Many railroads chose to rebuild their GP7s and GP9s for continued service. Often times, it was cheaper to do this rather than purchasing brand-new locomotives.
Specifications
DCC: Equipped
SOUND: Tsunami2
PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: EMD
Axles: 4
LIGHTED: LED Lighting
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
Is Assembly Required: No