Description
DCC AND SOUND EQUIPPED
LEGENDARY LIVERY LEGENDARY LIVERY
By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. One of the most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engines in 1972. These locomotives were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP40-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, and helper service. Many remain in service today. By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. One of the most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engines in 1972. These locomotives were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP40-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, and helper service. Many remain in service today.
MEC FEATURES: MEC FEATURES:
Nathan K5LA Horn with air line Nathan K5LA Horn with air line
Two Sinclair Antennas Two Sinclair Antennas
Operating ditch lights Operating ditch lights
Blomberg-M trucks Blomberg-M trucks
Standard GP40-2L details to represent units (potentially) acquired secondhand from CN Standard GP40-2L details to represent units (potentially) acquired secondhand from CN
With Athearn’s recent release of several Maine Central models, the team received a great deal of requests to offer a Maine Central GP40-2L in the Legendary Liveries series. The Maine Central was a highly-regarded railroad with an attractive paint scheme, and has developed a loyal following over the years. Many MEC fans missed the railroad after the takeover by Guilford- but Athearn has the perfect solution now. Presented as though the MEC had remained an independent, operating entity into the 1980s, these Harvest Gold GP40-2Ls will look right at home hauling freight from South Portland up to Bangor and points east. With Athearn’s recent release of several Maine Central models, the team received a great deal of requests to offer a Maine Central GP40-2L in the Legendary Liveries series. The Maine Central was a highly-regarded railroad with an attractive paint scheme, and has developed a loyal following over the years. Many MEC fans missed the railroad after the takeover by Guilford- but Athearn has the perfect solution now. Presented as though the MEC had remained an independent, operating entity into the 1980s, these Harvest Gold GP40-2Ls will look right at home hauling freight from South Portland up to Bangor and points east.
FEATURES: FEATURES:
Coupler cut levers Coupler cut levers
Trainline and MU hoses Trainline and MU hoses
Drop steps unless noted Drop steps unless noted
MU stands MU stands
“Nub” style walkway tread “Nub” style walkway tread
Windshield wipers Windshield wipers
Lift rings Lift rings
Wire grab irons Wire grab irons
Walkway tread Walkway tread
Sanding lines Sanding lines
Lit number boards Lit number boards
Lit class lights, if equipped Lit class lights, if equipped
Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped
Bell placement & type per prototype Bell placement & type per prototype
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes
Blomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing caps Blomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing caps
Speed recorder unless noted Speed recorder unless noted
See-through cab windows and full cab interior See-through cab windows and full cab interior
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Etched metal fan grilles Etched metal fan grilles
Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted
Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers – Kadee compatible Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers – Kadee compatible
DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector 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 Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately painted and printed paint schemes Accurately painted and printed paint schemes
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain 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 drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
LED Lighting for realistic appearance LED Lighting for realistic appearance
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Minimum radius: 18″ Minimum radius: 18″
PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE: PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:
Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment
Faded base colors matched to the prototype Faded base colors matched to the prototype
Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust
LEGENDARY LIVERIES LEGENDARY LIVERIES
What 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, proto-freelancing, 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?” What 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, proto-freelancing, 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?”
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE: SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
Sound units operate in both DC and DCC Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
Precision slow speed control Precision slow speed control
Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
CV chart included in the box CV chart included in the box
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