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.
BN FEATURES:
Phase I with widely spaced radiator fans and chicken wire radiator grilles
Late coupler cut levers with loops painted white
Front and rear early drop steps
81” nose with ratchet brake
Green or Black anti-glare patch on nose per protoype era
BN-style early battery box doors
#2078, 2079, 2082 feature illuminated beacon with effect on DCC+Sound
Early Dash-2 cab with louvers
Welded cab side panels with arm rests
Leslie S-3L-R air horn
Firecracker antenna
Small firecracker end of train (EOT) antenna
Sunshades with long tracks
Early ECAFB
Standard Dash-2 ribbed blower housing
Early inertial air intake grilles
Standard range dynamic brake
Early flush exhaust
Chicken wire radiator grilles
Widely spaced radiator fans
Curved radiator fan grab iron
Short walkway duct extension
Underframe mounted bell
Detailed 3,600 gallon fuel tank with vertical sight glass
Salem air filter with piping
Blomberg-M trucks with rubber springs and Hyatt bearings
Speed recorder
EJE FEATURES:
Phase Ib with narrow spaced radiator fans and chicken wire radiator grilles
Standard range dynamic brake
Xenon strobe, effect with DCC+Sound version
Firecracker antennas
“Mushroom” vent on cab roof
Long hood mounted 3-chime air horn on bracket
Underframe mounted bell
Detailed 2600 gallon fuel tank with vertical sight glass
Blomberg-B trucks with leaf springs and Hyatt bearings
All-weather windows on both sides of cab
Post-delivery “in-service” appearance with handrail verticals and step edges painted safety yellow.
IT FEATURES:
Phase II with narrow spaced radiator fans and corrugated radiator grilles
Non-dynamic brake hatch with angled PAF box
Early flush exhaust
88” nose with ratchet brake
Large EMD style snowplow (small snowplow included in box; allows modelers to replicate earlier configuration)
Leslie S-3L-R air horn
Long hood mounted bell
Detailed 2600 gallon fuel tank with vertical sight glass
Blomberg-M trucks with rubber springs and Hyatt bearings
“Breakaway-type handrail stanchions front and rear”
P&LE FEATURES:
Ex-Rock Island phase II with narrow spaced radiator fans and corrugated radiator grilles
Non-dynamic brake hatch
Early flush exhaust
81” nose with ratchet brake
5 chime horn
Early ECAFB
Underframe mounted bell
Detailed 2600 gallon fuel tank with vertical sight glass
Blomberg-B trucks with leaf springs and Hyatt bearings
Salem air filter with piping
Extra jacking pads next to front and rear pilot step wells
Firecracker antenna
CR FEATURES:
Phase Ib with narrow spaced radiator fans and hicken wire radiator grilles
Standard range dynamic brake
New 81” nose with conductor side grab and ratchet brake
Small “weed cutter” style snowplow front and rear
Leslie S-3L-R air horn
Underframe mounted bell
Detailed 2600 gallon fuel tank with vertical sight glass
Blomberg-M trucks with rubber springs and Hyatt bearings
#8098:
Small EMD plow on front and smaller Conrail logo
#8077, #8090:
Standard EMD low snowplow front
Small “weed cutter” style snowplow rear
Illuminated pilot mounted ditch lights front and rear (Flash when horn is activated on DCC+Sound version; depending on direction of travel)
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
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
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 locomotive in 1972. Unlike the GP38’s prime mover, 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.
