Athearn Genesis G64833 HO Scale GP40-2 Detroit Toledo & Ironton DT&I 424
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 engines 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.
DT&I’s last locomotive order was for GP40-2’s #422-425 in late 1979. Painted in their new bright “star” logo, they were built for high-speed TOFC service. Notable DT&I options included: Xenon beacon, nose mounted bell, and non-dynamic brake hatch. GP40-2 #407 was part of the original order from 1972. After being repaired from a wreck in 1979, it was repainted into the new “star” scheme and put back into service.
FEATURES:
- Last DT&I scheme
- Nose-mounted bell
- Xenon beacon (effect in DCC)
- M3 horn
- Extra nose grab irons
- Front plow
- Firecracker antenna
- Non-dynamic brake hatch
- Extra jacking pads
- Llt class lights and number boards (effect in DCC)
- #424
- Last DT&I locomotive order; corrugated grilles
- Newly tooled xenon beacon with bracket
- Large EMD plow
- Silver bell
- Large front anticlimber
- Coupler cut levers
- Trainline and MU hoses
- Drop steps unless noted
- MU stands
- “Nub” style walkway tread
- Windshield wipers
- Lift rings
- Wire grab irons
- Walkway tread
- Sanding lines
- Lit number boards
- Lit class lights, if equipped
- Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped
- Bell placement & type per prototype
- Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes
- Blomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing caps
- Speed recorder unless noted
- See-through cab windows and full cab interior
- Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
- Etched metal fan grilles
- Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted
- Body-mounted McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible
- 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
- 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
- Minimum radius: 18”
SPECIFICATIONS:
- DCC: Ready/21-Pin NEM
- SOUND: Ready
- PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: EMD
- WHEEL CONFIGURATION: 4
- LIGHTED: LED Lighting
- Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
- Is Assembly Required: No