{"product_id":"preorder-athearn-genesis-ho-g2436-gp49-diesel-locomotive-norfolk-southern-4601-dcc-sound-equipped-289-24","title":"PREORDER Athearn Genesis HO G2436 GP49 Diesel Locomotive, Norfolk Southern #4601 (DCC \u0026 Sound Equipped)","description":"Sensitivity to fuel economy in the 1970's justified the GP39-2 in EMD's catalog. It also laid the ground work for EMD to start exploring locomotive designs that utilize engines with larger piston displacement yet posess fewer cylinders. This approach has become the foundation to modern locomotive technology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1983, EMD took this concept to the next step by introducing the GP49. Basically a 12-cylinder version of the GP50, it produced almost as much power as the 16-cylinder GP40-2, with supposedly better fuel economy. The model was not a huge success, with only 9 being sold in the open market, as well as 6 GP39Xs being upgraded to GP49 standards. Interestingly, an SD49 was also cataloged but generated no orders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLEGENDARY LIVERIES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat 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, protofreelancing, 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?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eATHEARN EMD GP49 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003cbr\u003eDrop steps unless noted\u003cbr\u003e“Nub” style walkway tread\u003cbr\u003eLift rings\u003cbr\u003eWalkway tread\u003cbr\u003eLit number boards\u003cbr\u003eLit signal lights and\/or beacons, if equipped\u003cbr\u003eBell placement \u0026amp; type per prototype\u003cbr\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes\u003cbr\u003eBlomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing caps\u003cbr\u003eSpeed recorder unless noted\u003cbr\u003eSee-through cab windows and full cab interior\u003cbr\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003cbr\u003eEtched metal fan grilles\u003cbr\u003eAir tanks mounted below sill unless noted\u003cbr\u003eBody-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible\u003cbr\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003cbr\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003cbr\u003eAccurately painted and printed paint schemes\u003cbr\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain\u003cbr\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth \u0026amp; quiet operation\u003cbr\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003cbr\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003cbr\u003eLED Lighting for realistic appearance\u003cbr\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003cbr\u003ePackaging securely holds for the model for safe storage\u003cbr\u003eTrainline and MU hoses\u003cbr\u003eMU stands\u003cbr\u003eWindshield wipers\u003cbr\u003eWire grab irons\u003cbr\u003eSanding lines\u003cbr\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\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\u003eEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC\u003cbr\u003eProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003cbr\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003cbr\u003ePrecision slow speed control\u003cbr\u003eMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes\u003cbr\u003eCV chart included in the box","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130558812242,"sku":"ATH-G2436-PRE","price":28.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/ATHG-2426_A0_WDX87DRJ__28686.jpg?v=1756163415","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/preorder-athearn-genesis-ho-g2436-gp49-diesel-locomotive-norfolk-southern-4601-dcc-sound-equipped-289-24","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}