ATHG-3408 - Athearn Genesis - HO GEN GP38-2 Locomotive w/DCC & Sound, RBMN '250th' #2026
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ATHG-3370 - Athearn Genesis - HO GEN GP38-2 Locomotive, RBMN '250th' #2026
ATHG-3370 - Athearn Genesis - HO GEN GP38-2 Locomotive, RBMN '250th' #2026
The Reading & Northern Railroad (RBMN) operates a fleet of EMD GP38-2 locomotives that serve as versatile 2,000-horsepower road switchers for both freight and passenger operations across Pennsylvania. Among the most recognizable is #2026, unveiled in a patriotic paint scheme celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. RBMN GP38-2 locomotives are assigned as needed to the railroad’s passenger excursion trains—including Lehigh Gorge excursions—as well as general freight service, reflecting RBMN’s practice of using its locomotives in mixed-service assignments rather than dedicating them exclusively to passenger or freight operations.
PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotive became the GP38-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine in 1972. Unlike the GP38’s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the GP38-2s prime mover drove an alternator which produced AC electrical current that was rectified to DC to power the four traction motors. Another major change for the GP38-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP38-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, helpers, snow fighting trains, and hump power. Many remain in service today.
MODEL FEATURES:
- DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
- Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
- Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
- Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes
- Minimum radius: 18”
- Trainline hose
- Windshield wipers
- MU hoses
- Sander lines
- Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
- Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
- All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
- LED Lighting for trouble free operation
- Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
- Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage
- Coupler cut levers
- Full cab interior
- Wire grab irons
- See-through cab windows
- Walkway tread
- Lift rings
