Description
By 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.
GP38-2 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE NEW FEATURES:GP38-2 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE NEW FEATURES:
Operating Class Lights (Where equipped based on prototype)Operating Class Lights (Where equipped based on prototype)
Operating Number boards (Where equipped based on prototype)Operating Number boards (Where equipped based on prototype)
GENESIS DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:GENESIS DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
Coupler cut leversCoupler cut levers
Trainline hoseTrainline hose
Full cab interiorFull cab interior
Windshield wipersWindshield wipers
Wire grab ironsWire grab irons
MU hosesMU hoses
See-through cab windowsSee-through cab windows
Walkway treadWalkway tread
Lift ringsLift rings
Sander linesSander lines
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
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearanceFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipesDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplersBody-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operationGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operationAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
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 trouble free operationLED Lighting for trouble free operation
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling powerHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
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
Packaging securely holds the model for safe storagePackaging securely holds the model for safe storage
Minimum radius: 18″Minimum radius: 18″
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