Athearn Genesis G64594 - HO GP40-2 - DCC Ready - Conrail (RDG Patch) #3279

HO GP40-2 - DCC Ready - Conrail (RDG Patch) #3279 All-new LED lighting Rubber MU hoses for durability The effort continues to enhance Athearn Genesis models per customer requests and feedback. There has been a lot of activity behind the scenes; we are excited to include new features often requested, to the GP40-2 and upcoming Genesis models. CR FEATURES: Former RDG units; major spotting details remain the same Cab vent on engineers side Cab signal box #3277: Black patches. Retrofitted with cab signal box #3279: Green patches. Peeling paint on fuel tank. Retrofitted with cab signal box LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: Fully-assembled and ready-to-run 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 Coupler cut levers MU hoses Trainline hose See through cab windows Full cab interior Walkway tread Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance Windshield wipers Lift rings Wire grab irons Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes Sander lines McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible 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 PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE: Duplicated look and feel of -In Service- equipment; -Tattered and Torn- just like the real thing Faded base colors matched to the prototype Patches applied and shaped per road number matching each corresponding side to the prototype Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotive 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.