Athearn Genesis ATHG-1752 HO GP40-2 Locomotive with DCC & Sound, DRGW 3121
PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. One of the most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotives were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP40-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, and helper service. Many remain in service today.
MODEL FEATURES:Coupler cut leversDrop steps unless noted“Nub” style walkway treadLift ringsWalkway treadWindshield wipersLit number boardsLit class lights, if equippedLit signal lights and/or beacons, if equippedBell placement & type per prototypeDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipesBlomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing capsSpeed recorder unless notedSee-through cab windows and full cab interiorFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearanceEtched metal fan grillesAir tanks mounted below sill unless notedBody-mounted McHenry® scale knuckle couplers – Kadee® compatibleTrainline and MU hosesMU standsWire grab ironsSanding linesDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connectorScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and moreAccurately painted and printed paint schemesGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrainAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operationAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flowWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of trackLED Lighting for realistic appearanceHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling powerPackaging securely holds for the model for safe storageMinimum radius: 18”SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 soundDual cube speakers for optimal sound qualitySound units operate in both DC and DCCFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC modeEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DCAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC modePrecision slow speed controlProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lightsMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changesCV chart included in the boxPRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipmentFaded base colors matched to the prototypePerfect starting point for adding grime and rustROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:3100 Silver gyralight bezel, Rio Grande logo on nose, no cab vent3116 Silver gyralight bezel, no Rio Grande logo on nose, cab vent on right side3121 Black gyralight bezel, Rio Grande logo on nose, cab vent on right side7614 As-delivered appearance, cab roof mounted bell, standard exhaust, “split” battery box doors7617 As-delivered appearance, cab roof mounted bell, standard exhaust, “split” battery box doors7625 As-delivered appearance, cab roof mounted bell, standard exhaust, “split” battery box doors7672 “Kodachrome” repaint, frame-mounted bell, standard battery box doors, exhaust silencer6203 Ex-BO 4304, Large EMD front plow, ratchet nose brake, cab-mounted “skate” style antennas, Blomberg M trucks6212 Ex-WM 4313, Large “Skinny” style front plow, electronic nose brake, cab-mounted “skate” style antennas, Blomberg B trucks, RV style A/C6237 Ex-BO 4338, Removed front plow, electronic nose brake, Blomberg B trucks, RV style A/C1376 Ex-SP 7608, Roof-mounted bell, welded nose warning light cover, standard exhaust, cab mounted horn, large EMD front plow1413 Ex-SP 7662, Frame-mounted bell, plated nose warning light cover, exhaust silencer, long hood mounted horn, large UP style front plow414 Early Phase body with chickenwire grilles, no front anticlimber, Blomberg M trucks, non-dynamic, rounded blower housing421 Mid Phase body with corrugated grilles, large front anticlimber, Blomberg B trucks, non-dynamic, rounded blower housing430 Special Veterans painted scheme, Mid-Late Phase body with corrugated grilles, large front anticlimber, Blomberg B trucks, with dynamic brakes, angled blower housingDRGW FEATURES:Early body with Chickenwire grillesLit number boards and class lights (effect in DCC)Cab Beacon (effect in DCC)Front Ditch lightsNathan P3 horn mounted on long hoodSmall EMD front plowSP FEATURES:Lit number boards and class lightsLarge front plowL-style front windowRoof-mounted A/CSP full light package with gyralights (effect in DCC)Operating red warning light when in emergency (effect in DCC)CSX FEATURES:Ex-ChessieLit number boards5-Chime Horn“Mail-slot” battery box doorsSide hood mounted bellRoad number specific detailsAlternately flashing ditch lights (effect in DCC)Expert approved artwork and colorsUP FEATURES:Patched units with faded colorsRemoved SP light packageLarge Front PlowRoof mounted A/CLit number boardsFront and rear ditch lightsModified front L window
