Athearn Genesis G82611 - HO EMD GP7 - DCC Ready - Conrail #5834

HO EMD GP7 - DCC Ready - Conrail #5834 Detailed Information CR FEATURES: Ex-RDG repaints- first time in Genesis! Mostly similar spotting features to RDG units also in this run Leslie S3L horn Long hood-forward operation Different wheel bearing styles per prototype Different fuel tank capacities per prototype In 1976, the federal government created the Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) to assume control of several bankrupt and/or financially struggling eastern railroads. Among these was the bankrupt Reading Company, whose railroad assets were sold to Conrail on April 1, 1976. Part of this acquisition was a group of 17 EMD GP7 locomotives. While several units were put to work immediately with patched numbers and logos, others were repainted into CRs medium blue scheme- although there was considerable variation from unit to unit. This group of three former Reading GP7s feature a variety of detail and artwork differences and will be right at home running with rebuilt ALCOs and other geeps during early Conrail operations. ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: #5831 Footboard pilots Early repaint with no -Can Opener- logo #5834 Unique non-standard -Conrail- font on sides #5839 Former passenger unit- no dynamic brakes and retains the underframe water tanks Early repaint with no -Can Opener- logo 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 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