{"product_id":"athg71836-athearn-ho-gp38-2-locomotive-with-dcc-sound-up-2022","title":"ATHG71836 Athearn HO GP38-2 with DCC \u0026 Sound - UP #2022","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product-title\"\u003eHO GP38-2 Locomotive with DCC \u0026amp; Sound, Union Pacific #2022\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUP FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled roof conduit and coupler levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighted class lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighted number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeslie 3-chime horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXenon beacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirecracker antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck mounted re-railers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUP’s initial order for GP38-2’s in 1974 for 40 units (#2000-2039) ushered a new batch of road switchers for the carrier. This first order included the common regular EMD steps, Beacon, Canvas style sun shades, and large front EMD plow. UP went back the following year and ordered 20 more. The second batch had switcher steps which gave them a distinct different look. By the late 1970’s, UP started to adopt a larger font name on the sides of their locomotives. One of the most notable detail changes was the horn being moved to the front roof of the cab and a piping conduit running along the roof of the unit. We have added this feature including UP’s modified coupler levers on both ends and the pilot mounted lifting lugs. These were originally assigned to the pacific north west, but could be found all over the system. Most of these are still earning revenue for UP today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980’s repaint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elarger lettering and numbers along the hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUP shield on the cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eregular EMD steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGP38-2 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Class Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGENESIS DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrainline hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSander lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, \u0026amp; breather pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Lighting for trouble free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately-painted and –printed paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging securely holds the model for safe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers for optimal sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound units operate in both DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV chart included in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51799154098455,"sku":"ATHG71836","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/ATHG71836.jpg?v=1768349455","url":"https:\/\/reeds-hobbies.com\/products\/athg71836-athearn-ho-gp38-2-locomotive-with-dcc-sound-up-2022","provider":"Reed's Hobby Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}