Athearn Genesis # 71710 GP38-2, FEC #505 HO MIB

Description: Athearn Genesis GP38-2, FEC #505 Part # 71710 HO Scale, MIB Detailed InformationFEC FEATURES: Era-specific detailsMid/Late Phase bodyBlomberg B trucksHorns on both endsLarge 3800 gallon fuel tankNon-dynamic brakesBoth mid and late paint scheme versions offered!Starting in 1972, the FEC acquired 11 of these GP38-2s. These locomotives came equipped with Oscitrol lighting and Leslie RS3L horns. These GP38-2s are still in service today having gone through several rebuilds. Taking off the Oscitrol lighting from their nose and adding front and rear ditch lights, and RV AC units to their roof.ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: #505“Hurricane” scheme, “weedcutter” front plowOscitrol nose lights (operational in DCC)Front and rear horns#509“Hurricane” scheme, “weedcutter” front plowOscitrol nose lights (operational in DCC)Front and rear horns#501Solid blue scheme, “weedcutter” front plowFront and rear horns and ditch lightsRV-style rooftop A/C’sRear spare knucklesRebuilt nose with removed lights#507Solid blue scheme, “weedcutter” front plowFront and rear horns and ditch lightsRV-style rooftop A/C’sRear spare knucklesRebuilt nose with removed lights GP38-2 LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: Coupler cut leversFlexible rubber MU hosesFlexible rubber trainline hoseSee-through cab windowsFull cab interiorWalkway treadWindshield wipersLift ringsWire grab ironsSander linesFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearanceDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipesMcHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatibleDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connectorScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and moreAccurately painted and printed paint schemesGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrainAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operationAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flowWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of trackLED Lighting for realistic appearanceHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling powerPackaging securely holds for the model for safe storageFully-assembled and ready-to-runMinimum radius: 18”PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATIONBy 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.SpecificationsDCC:Ready/21-Pin NEMSOUND:ReadyPROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER:EMDAxles:6LIGHTED:LED LightingMinimum Age Recommendation:14 yearsIs Assembly Required:No We are an authorized dealer for Athearn, Walthers, Bowser Trains, Horizon Hobby, Tangent Scale Models, Heartland Hobby, Stevens International, Hobbytyme, RC4WD, Traxxas and Intermountain Railway Company. If you don't see it here please ask if we can order it for you. We will be happy to refund monies minus shipping costs on any item purchased as long as the item is in the original selling condition as it was listed. Refunds/ returns will be granted within 30 days of the shipping date. The return shipping cost is the responsibility of the Buyer. We are not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipping. Package insurance may be purchased at an additional cost to protect against damage in transit. All items are new in box from the manufacturer, unless otherwise stated. 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Price: 219.99 USD

Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-03-29T11:00:22.000Z

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