New Athearn Genesis HO Rio Grande EMD GP40-2, road number 3121, item number G-1733.  No sound, DCC ready. Ready to run model with prototype specific detailing, with these features:

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

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 engine 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.

MODEL FEATURES:

  • Coupler cut levers
  • Drop steps unless noted
  • “Nub” style walkway tread
  • Lift rings
  • Walkway tread
  • Windshield wipers
  • 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
  • Trainline and MU hoses
  • MU stands
  • Wire grab irons
  • Sanding lines
  • 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”.

ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:

#3121 Black gyralight bezel, Rio Grande logo on nose, cab vent on right side.

Payment due seven days from listing close.  Buyer pays $11.95 USPS shipping in United States. MO residents please add 7.445% sales tax.  Will combine shipping on multiple items.  Any questions, please contact us.  Thanks for looking!