{"product_id":"athearn-genesis-ho-g64844-gp40-2l-guilford-mec-514","title":"Athearn Genesis HO G64844 GP40-2L, Guilford (MEC) #514","description":"LEGENDARY LIVERY \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e MEC FEATURES:\u003cbr\u003e Nathan K3L horn with air line\u003cbr\u003e Two Sinclair Antennas\u003cbr\u003e Blomberg-M trucks\u003cbr\u003e High MU Stands\u003cbr\u003e Operating ditch lights\u003cbr\u003e First time in Genesis for the Guilford scheme with yellow reflectors \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in 1981, Guilford Transportation Industries looked to form a railroad company by acquiring some of the various bankrupt roads in the Northeast. The Maine Central was acquired first, followed by the B\u0026amp;M and the D\u0026amp;H. The Guilford roster was a veritable rolling museum, featuring such oddities as ex-MEC U18Bs, former ATSF SD26s, and former NW\/ITC SD39s. Some of the more reliable units on the roster were a group of former CN GP40-2Ls, numbered in the 500 series and acquired in the early 2000s. Since then, the Guilford name has ceased to exist, being replaced in 2006 by Pan Am Railways, and most recently, CSX- yet some of the Guilford-painted GP40-2Ls continue on in service, wearing their 20+ year old paint jobs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e FEATURES:\u003cbr\u003e Coupler cut levers\u003cbr\u003e Trainline and MU hoses\u003cbr\u003e Drop steps unless noted\u003cbr\u003e MU stands\u003cbr\u003e \"Nub\" style walkway tread\u003cbr\u003e Windshield wipers\u003cbr\u003e Lift rings\u003cbr\u003e Wire grab irons\u003cbr\u003e Walkway tread\u003cbr\u003e Sanding lines\u003cbr\u003e Lit number boards\u003cbr\u003e Lit class lights, if equipped\u003cbr\u003e Lit signal lights and\/or beacons, if equipped\u003cbr\u003e Bell placement \u0026amp; type per prototype\u003cbr\u003e Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes\u003cbr\u003e Blomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing caps\u003cbr\u003e Speed recorder unless noted\u003cbr\u003e See-through cab windows and full cab interior\u003cbr\u003e Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003cbr\u003e Etched metal fan grilles\u003cbr\u003e Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted\u003cbr\u003e Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible\u003cbr\u003e DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003cbr\u003e Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003cbr\u003e Accurately painted and printed paint schemes\u003cbr\u003e Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain\u003cbr\u003e All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth \u0026amp; quiet operation\u003cbr\u003e All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003cbr\u003e Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003cbr\u003e LED Lighting for realistic appearance\u003cbr\u003e Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003cbr\u003e Minimum radius: 18\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:\u003cbr\u003e Duplicated look and feel of \"In Service\" equipment\u003cbr\u003e Faded base colors matched to the prototype\u003cbr\u003e Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e LEGENDARY LIVERIES\u003cbr\u003e What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to \"What if?\" Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: \"What if?\"","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42183314210898,"sku":"ATH-G64844","price":215.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/ATHG64844_A5_6FJBDJNK__74723.jpg?v=1760744178","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/athearn-genesis-ho-g64844-gp40-2l-guilford-mec-514","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}