Athearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2u Locomotive ATSF #3409 - DCC & Sound Fitted
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Hobbytech Toys
18/276 Leach Highway
Myaree
WA
6154
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Description
This is the Athearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2u Locomotive ATSF #3409 - DCC & Sound Fitted
ATSF FEATURES:
- New Santa Fe phase 1 GP39-2u body with corrugated grilles — First time in Genesis!
- Illuminated “Swing out” style number boards
- Stratolight Beacon (effect in DCC)
- Newly tooled exhaust stack
- Removed class lights
- “Switcher” style walkway steps
- Rear mounted fuel tank
- Large front anticlimber
Starting in 1986, Santa Fe rebuilt 50 GP39-2’s in their Cleburne, TX shops, designating them as “GP39-2u’s”. The “u” stood for “upgrade” which was a common term for Santa Fe rebuilds during this time. Other than the mechanical and electrical upgrades, Santa Fe added some unique details that distinguish these from their non-rebuild counterparts. These changes include: Fuel tank moved to the rear, new “swing out” style number boards, new style exhaust stack, and added an equipment door to the right side hood, just behind the cab. They also featured “switcher” style walkway steps for crew comfort during switching moves. A few even received modified corrugated radiator grilles.
ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:
#3409
- PH 1 body with chickenwire grilles
- Leslie 3-chime horn
- added access equipment door behind cab
GP39-2 LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
- Coupler cut levers
- Trainline and MU hoses
- Drop steps unless noted
- MU stands
- Windshield wipers
- Lift rings
- Wire grab irons
- Walkway tread
- Sanding lines
- Lit number boards
- Lit class lights, if equipped
- Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped
- Bell placement & type per prototype
- Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes
- Blomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing caps
- Speed recorder unless noted
- See-through cab windows and full cab interior
- Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
- Etched metal fan grilles
- Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted
- Body-mounted McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible
- 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
- 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
- Minimum radius: 18”
PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE
- Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment
- Faded base colors matched to the prototype
- Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE
- Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
- Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
- Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
- Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
- 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
In the decade between 1974 and 1984, EMD produced the GP39-2 for seven North American railroads. The basic design followed most four axle road diesel switchers for the time. Borrowing improvements from the GP38-2 and GP40-2 designs, this mid-horsepower road switcher utilized a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine for its prime mover. With 4 fewer cylinders, the smaller engine provided a distinctive long hood on the phase II and phase III bodies, where the clean room/engine compartment doors were set back from the cab further than predecessor locomotives.
Sensitivity to fuel economy in the 1970s justified the GP39-2 in the locomotive market. It also laid the ground work for EMD to start exploring locomotive designs that utilize engines with larger piston displacement yet possess fewer cylinders. This approach has become the foundation to modern locomotive technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does order processing take?
Most orders received before 14:00 are shipped out the same day.
How long will it take to receive my order?
Depending on where you are located - Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days.
Where is Hobbytech Toys Located?
Hobbytech Toys is located at Unit 18, 276 Leach Highway, Myaree, Western Australia, 6154
Store Opening Hours
Hobbytech Toys is Open Monday - Saturday 09:00 -17:00 & Sunday + Most Public Holidays 11:00 - 17:00.
We are closed on New Years Day, Australia Day, Anzac Day & Christmas Day.
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