ATH-G82246 Athearn Genesis GP7, BAR #1776 HO Scale DCC Ready

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ATH-G82246Athearn GenesisHO ScaleGP7 Diesel-Electric#1776 Spirit of 1776DCC-ReadyDetailed InformationBAR FEATURES:Winterization hatchBell mounted on short hoodSloped pilots with footboardsLarge fuel tanksSquare MU boxes with pipe bases and dual receptaclesBAR was an early supporter of EMDs road switcher concept, purchasing 12 GP7s in late 1949 and another 4 in 1952. Starting in the early 1960s, the units were repainted in a simplified solid blue scheme. The former BAR 73 was selected in 1975 to receive a colorful scheme of red, white, and blue to commemorate the nations Bicentennial. The unit carried the name Jeremiah OBrien, a Maine patriot, and a new number, 1776. The BAR GP7s were true travelers, being leased to the PRR starting in 1951 to assist with summer ore traffic, an agreement which lasted through the Penn Central era. They were also leased to the LV and LIRR to assist with power shortages on those roads.LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:Coupler cut leversTrainline and MU hosesDrop steps unless notedMU standsNub style walkway treadWindshield wiperLift ringsWire grab ironsWindshield wipersSander linesBell placement & type per prototypeDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanksBlomberg-B trucks with appropriate bearing capsSpeed recorder unless notedSee-through cab windows and full cab interiorFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearanceEtched metal radiator intake grilles and fan grillesAir tanks mounted below sill unless notedBody-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers – Kadee compatibleDCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-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 the model for safe storageFully-assembled and ready-to-runMinimum radius: 18