PREORDER Athearn Genesis HO G1701 P42DC Locomotive, Amtrak Phase VII #174 (DCC & Sound Equipped)

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
The General Electric P40DC/P42DC, also known as the Genesis, is the current primary passenger locomotive of Amtrak. The original P40DC ’s produced 4000 HP and their upgraded successor the P42DC were rated for 4250 HP while both having a top speed of 100 mph, these units are seen nationwide on short and long-distance trains. The originally delivered P40DC units were equipped with two unique features; an additional rear window, known as a “hostler ’s window ” allowed the locomotive to be operated from the rear of the locomotive, and a light package on the nose, above the front window, which included two Xenon strobes and a central red light that would illuminate when the train went into “emergency. ” Both the light package and hostlers window were removed as these units were shopped during their life and subsequent orders did not include these features. Flashing ditch lights replaced the Xenon strobes on later units, but on the strobe equipped units, the ditch lights did not flash. Equipped with marker lights on each end, the units are also seen in service on push-pull trains. Amtrak originally rostered 208 of the units, numbered from 1-207.

These highly-detailed models will finally answer one of our top customer requests for a Genesis Genesis. Highlights include a detailed cab interior complete with all of the appropriate controls and seats. A wealth of underbody detail includes piping, air filters, air dryer, and complete pilot detail. The models also feature prototype-specific details for Amtrak and Via Rail Canada. Amtrak units are available with either the as-built or the rebuilt (bolted-on) nose. They also feature several different styles of antenna arrays, ranging from the simple as-built appearance to the complex arrangement of the Illinois service units. Via Rail units feature the unique nose-mounted spotlight as well as prototypical standard and emergency horn sets.

All versions feature the operational, light, and sound features that have come to be expected from Genesis. Under the hood, the proven Genesis motor and a massive die-case frame combine to provide ample tractive effort. LED headlights, ditch lights, and marker lights are all provided. On the DCC/sound equipped versions, the ditch lights will alternate when the horn is activated, and the marker lights are independently-controlled and directional. Finally, A Soundtraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder and dual speakers provide our model with high-quality sound.

MODEL FEATURES:
Officially licensed product of Amtrak ® (Amtrak-painted units)
4 different nose variations: Amtrak as-built with strobes, Amtrak as-built without strobes, Amtrak rebuilt, and Via
Operating marker lights front and rear on Tsunami2 equipped models
Rear marker lights installed, but not connected on DCC Ready models
Newly-tooled lit number boards
Flashing strobe light and “Big-Hole ” emergency light on equipped Amtrak units (Operational on DCC only)
Flexible rubber MU hoses
Flexible rubber trainline hose
Separately applied wire handrails
Exhaust stack
Photo-etched metal radiator fan grille
Highly-detailed underframe including air tanks with air lines, air filter, and air dryer with two different types of rock shields
McHenry ® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee ® compatible
DCC-ready features Quick Plug ™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
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 including operating ditch lights and red marker lights
Completely-redesigned die-cast frame for superior tractive effort
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
Packaging securely holds model for safe storage
Minimum radius: 18 ” — Recommended radius: 22 ”

SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
Equipped with dual round speakers
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