Athearn Genesis G64697 HO Scale GP40-2 Conrail CR 3278 DCC & Sound

By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotive 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.

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 GP40-2 and upcoming Genesis models.

CR FEATURES:

• Former RDG units; major spotting details remain the same
  
• Cab vent on engineer’s side
  
• Cab signal box

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