Description
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 it’s prime mover. With four 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 1970’s 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 posess fewer cylinders. This approach has become the foundation to modern locomotive technology.Sensitivity to fuel economy in the 1970’s 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 posess fewer cylinders. This approach has become the foundation to modern locomotive technology.
LEGENDARY LIVERIESLEGENDARY 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, protofreelancing, 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, protofreelancing, 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? ”
ATHEARN EMD GP39-2 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:ATHEARN EMD GP39-2 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
Coupler cut leversCoupler cut levers
Drop steps unless notedDrop steps unless noted
“Nub ” style walkway tread “Nub ” style walkway tread
Lift ringsLift rings
Walkway treadWalkway tread
Lit number boardsLit number boards
Lit class lights, if equippedLit class lights, if equipped
Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equippedLit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped
Bell placement & type per prototypeBell placement & type per prototype
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipesDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes
Blomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing capsBlomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing caps
Speed recorder unless notedSpeed recorder unless noted
See-through cab windows and full cab interiorSee-through cab windows and full cab interior
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearanceFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Etched metal fan grillesEtched metal fan grilles
Air tanks mounted below sill unless notedAir tanks mounted below sill unless noted
Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers – Kadee compatibleBody-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers – Kadee compatible
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operationAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connectorDCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and moreScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately painted and printed paint schemesAccurately painted and printed paint schemes
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrainGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flowAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of trackWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
LED Lighting for realistic appearanceLED Lighting for realistic appearance
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling powerHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storagePackaging securely holds for the model for safe storage
Trainline and MU hosesTrainline and MU hoses
MU standsMU stands
Windshield wipersWindshield wipers
Wire grab ironsWire grab irons
Sanding linesSanding lines
Minimum radius: 18 ”Minimum radius: 18 ”
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 soundOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
Dual cube speakers for optimal sound qualityDual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
Sound units operate in both DC and DCCSound units operate in both DC and DCC
Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC modeFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DCEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lightsProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
All functions NMRA compatible in DCC modeAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
Precision slow speed controlPrecision slow speed control
Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changesMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
CV chart included in the boxCV chart included in the box
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