Athearn Genesis G82358 - HO GP9R - DCC & Sound - Southern Pacific (Kodachrome) #2873

HO GP9E - DCC & Sound - Southern Pacific (Kodachrome) #2873 ETA: May 2023 Detailed Information SP FEATURES: Nathan P3 Horn Signal lights per road number Large fuel tank Dynamic brakes Whip antenna During the 1970s, SP went on an ambitious task to rebuild their GP9 fleet, known as the -GRIP- program. This program included new wiring, new main generator, complete rebuild of the prime mover with new parts, improved battery box doors, and removed rear light packages (in some cases). A small batch of GP9s were renumbered into the 2868-2899 class. Demoted to -switchers- in order to save maintenance costs, this class included rebuilt and non rebuilt units. We are offering #2873, which retained its full light package on both ends. #2873 currently enjoys its retirement at a Northern California museum. It may be the last locomotives in this scheme still operating. Out of the large batch of SP GP9Es, only 9 were painted into these colors. ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: #2873 Phase II Switcher class rebuild -R- signal lights on both ends rear mounted fuel fillers blank pilots, large SP style road numbers and number boards #3370 Phase II GRIP rebuild -E- no signal lights (Ex T&NO) rear mounted fuel fillers modified -catch- style pilots Beacon, large SP style numbers with Santa Fe style number boards #3792 Phase II GRIP rebuild -E- modified front signal lights rear mounted fuel fillers modified -catch- style pilots flat dynamic brake fan small Santa Fe style numbers and number boards #3846 Phase III GRIP rebuild -E- Front signal lights forward mounted fuel fillers modified -catch- style pilots, large SP style numbers with Santa Fe style number boards GP9 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: Full cab interior Wire grab irons Coupler cut levers See-through cab windows Flexible rubber trainline hose Flexible rubber MU hoses Drop steps unless noted -Nub- style walkway tread Lift rings Sander lines Windshield wipers MU stands See-through cab windows Bell placement & type per prototype Etched metal radiator intake grilles and fan grilles Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted Blomberg-B trucks with appropriate bearing caps Speed recorder unless noted Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks 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 Bidirectional constant LED lighting so headlight brightness remains constant Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more Accurately-painted and printed paint schemes Fully-assembled and ready-to-run Packaging securely holds model for safe storage Minimum radius: 18inch Recommended radius: 22inch 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