ATH-G41084 Athearn Genesis U50 Locomotive with DCC Ready, GE #5000 HO Scale

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ATHG41084Athearn GenesisHO ScaleU50 Diesel-ElectricGE #5000DCC ReadyU50 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:Illuminated truck lightsIlluminated classification lightsIlluminated number boardsSee-through air intakes4-cube speakersMinimum radius: 18 Recommended radius: 22GENESIS DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:Coupler cut leversMU hosesTrainline hoseSee-through cab windowsFull cab interiorWalkway treadWindshield wipersWire grab ironsDCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connectorFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearanceDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanksBody-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplersGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operationAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operationAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flowWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of trackLED Lighting for trouble free operationHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling powerScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and moreAccurately-painted and printed paint schemesFully-assembled and ready-to-runPackaging securely holds the model for safe storageLEGENDARY LIVERIESWhat are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to What if? Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: What if?PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATIONIn 1963, the diesel horsepower race had just reached 2,500 horsepower and the only way to get 5,000 horsepower was by putting two diesel engine and generator sets onto one chassis. Given the wheel slip and traction motor technology at the time, eight traction motors and powered axles were needed to convert the horsepower into pulling power. EMD had already produced the DD35, two cab less GP35s on one chassis. General Electrics answer was to do the same with two U25Bs, which created the U50.The U50 was 83 feet 6 inches long and towered over most contemporary locomotives at 15 feet 10 inches tall. They weighed in at 559,620 pounds and produced 139,175 pounds of starting tractive effort. Inside the hood were two FDL-16 diesel engines, each with a generator, full radiator, and dynamic brake setup. The U50 rode on two sets of two-axle AAR-B trucks mounted on a span bolster. The trucks were recycled from the scrapped gas turbines. Up front was a tall, blunt nose cab without a front walkway, which gave the U50 its unique appearance.