{"product_id":"preorder-athearn-genesis-ho-g2386-emd-gp38-2-diesel-locomotive-buckingham-branch-15-dcc-sound-equipped-292-49","title":"PREORDER Athearn Genesis HO G2386 EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive, Buckingham Branch #15 (DCC \u0026 Sound Equipped)","description":"EMD GP38-2 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 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 engine in 1972. Unlike the GP38 ’s engine, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003cbr\u003eTrainline hose\u003cbr\u003eFull cab interior\u003cbr\u003eWindshield wipers\u003cbr\u003eWire grab irons\u003cbr\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003cbr\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003cbr\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, \u0026amp; breather pipes\u003cbr\u003eBody-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers\u003cbr\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation\u003cbr\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003cbr\u003eMinimum radius: 18 ”\u003cbr\u003eMU hoses\u003cbr\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003cbr\u003eWalkway tread\u003cbr\u003eLift rings\u003cbr\u003eSander lines\u003cbr\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003cbr\u003eLED Lighting for trouble free operation\u003cbr\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003cbr\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003cbr\u003eAccurately-painted and –printed paint schemes\u003cbr\u003ePackaging securely holds the model for safe storage\u003cbr\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound\u003cbr\u003eDual cube speakers for optimal sound quality\u003cbr\u003eSound units operate in both DC and DCC\u003cbr\u003eFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode\u003cbr\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003cbr\u003eCV chart included in the box\u003cbr\u003ePrecision slow speed control\u003cbr\u003eProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003cbr\u003eMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42187369644114,"sku":"ATH-G2386-PRE","price":29.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/ATHG-2386_A0_WJ2VF00J.jpg?v=1784736306","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/preorder-athearn-genesis-ho-g2386-emd-gp38-2-diesel-locomotive-buckingham-branch-15-dcc-sound-equipped-292-49","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}