ATH-G65088 Athearn Genesis GP40-2L, Rail America/TP&W #4053 HO Scale DCC Ready

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ATHG65088Athearn GenesisHO ScaleGP40-2L Diesel-Electric#4053 Toledo, Peoria & WesternDCC ReadyRailAmerican/TP&W FEATURES:Cab-mounted bellSinclair antennaHorn mounted on the long hoodFront ditch lightsCanadian-style steps and class lightsPurchased second hand from CN, these locomotives were given another life operating in the mid-west for TPW, painted in their corporate RailAmerica colors.#4053Single rear headlightsnow shieldsCanadian-style front ditch lightsfront plow.GP40-2 LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:Coupler cut leversMU hosesTrainline hoseSee through cab windowsFull cab interiorWalkway treadWindshield wipersLift ringsWire grab ironsSander linesFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearanceDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipesMcHenryscale knuckle couplers – KadeecompatibleDCC-ready features Quick Plugplug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connectorScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and moreAccurately painted and printed paint schemesGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrainAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operationAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flowWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of trackLED Lighting for realistic appearanceHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling powerPackaging securely holds for the model for safe storageFully-assembled and ready-to-runMinimum radius: 18″PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATUREDuplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipmentFaded base colors matched to the prototypePerfect starting point for adding grime and rustPROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATIONBy the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. One of the most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotives 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.