Athearn Genesis G1248 - HO EMD GP7 - DCC & Sound - Amtrak (Orange) #776

HO EMD GP7 - DCC & Sound - Amtrak (Orange) #776 NEW! Roof access hatches on non-dynamic units per prototype Undecorated units offered Blomberg B trucks with appropriate bearing bearing caps AMTK FEATURES: NEW! Non-Dynamic with roof access hatches 1700-gallon fuel tank Partial skirting above fuel tank Front and rear flashing emergency beacon (in DCC mode only) Flashing xenon strobes (in DCC mode only) Wheel bearings per prototype In the late 1970s Amtrak acquired a fleet of second-hand GP7s which were painted in a bright orange color for use in maintenance-of-way service (MOW). These highly visible units were quickly and unofficially named -Pumpkins- by the railfan community. They were frequently spotted hauling Amtrak ballast cars, flat cars equipped with special racks to carry rail, or gondolas that were used to gather scrap steel and wooden ties that accumulated on the right-of-way. Aside from MOW use, these units were used to couple Amtrak express Roadrailers to soon-to- arrive passenger trains. Pumpkins could also be found in service on non-Amtrak rails. For example, Amtrak -Pumpkins- were involved in the rebuilding of the Doylestown branch for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA), and the Atlantic City line for New Jersey Transit. This bright paint scheme with unique details such as cab mounted strobes and end mounted emergency beacons will surely be an -attention grabber- on your layout. SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality Sound units operate in both DC and DCC Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode Precision slow speed control Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes CV chart included in the box GP7 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: Coupler cut levers Trainline and MU hoses Drop steps unless noted MU stands -Nub- style walkway tread Windshield wiper Lift rings Wire grab irons Windshield wipers Sander lines NEW! Roof access hatches on non-dynamic units per prototype Bell placement & type per prototype Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks Blomberg-B 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 radiator intake grilles and fan grilles Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible 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: 18inch