Athearn G68187 – GP38-2 with DCC & Sound, EJ&E #704

Athearn G68187 – GP38-2 with DCC & Sound, EJ&E #704

New Features:

• All-new LED lighting
• Rubber MU hoses for durability

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.

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.

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 Equipped 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.

Specs:

Axles: 4
DCC: Equipped
Lighted: LED
Prototype Manufacturer: Electro Motive Division
Sound: Tsunami