Description: ATHEARN ATHG71816 GP38-2 GTW Grand Trunk Western #5856 DCC & Sound HO Scale GTW FEATURES: Ex-Rock IslandMid/Late PhaseLarge anticlimber3600 gallon fuel tankXenon StrobeM-3 HornSmall EMD front plowBlomberg B trucksFirecracker antenna88” Nose with removed class lightsAfter the demise of the Rock Island in 1980 many of their locomotives were sold to other railroads. The GTW purchased some of these GP38-2’s and painted them into this catchy red and blue scheme. Our models represent the pre-ditch light era.ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: #5856OLS with small GT logoCab mounted hornWhite Xenon beacon (operational with DCC)All-weather window.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 the model for safe storageFully-assembled and ready-to-runMinimum radius: 18” PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATUREDuplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipmentFaded base colors matched to the prototypePerfect starting point for adding grime and rust SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATUREOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 soundSound units operate in both DC and DCCEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DCAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC modePrecision slow speed controlProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lightsMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changesCV chart included in the box 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.
Price: 319.99 USD
Location: Bellmawr, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-09-24T14:36:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Athearn
Type: Diesel Locomotive
Corporate Roadname: GTW
Material: Plastic
Scale: 1:87
MPN: ATHG71816
Control System: Digital
Gauge: HO
