Athearn Genesis G64932 HO Scale GP40-2 Detroit Toledo & Ironton DT&I 422 DCC Sound

By 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 engines 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.

DT&I’s last locomotive order was for GP40-2’s #422-425 in late 1979. Painted in their new bright “star” logo, they were built for high-speed TOFC service. Notable DT&I options included: Xenon beacon, nose mounted bell, and non-dynamic brake hatch. GP40-2 #407 was part of the original order from 1972. After being repaired from a wreck in 1979, it was repainted into the new “star” scheme and put back into service.

FEATURES:

• Last DT&I scheme
• Nose-mounted bell
• Xenon beacon (effect in DCC)
• M3 horn
• Extra nose grab irons
• Front plow
• Firecracker antenna
• Non-dynamic brake hatch
• Extra jacking pads
• Llt class lights and number boards (effect in DCC)
• #422
• • Last DT&I locomotive order; corrugated grilles
  • Newly tooled xenon beacon with bracket
  • Large EMD plow
  • Silver bell
  • Large front anticlimber
  • • Coupler cut levers
    • Trainline and MU hoses
    • Drop steps unless noted
    • MU stands
    • “Nub” style walkway tread
    • Windshield wipers
    • Lift rings
    • Wire grab irons
    • Walkway tread
    • Sanding lines
    • Lit number boards
    • Lit class lights, if equipped
    • Lit signal lights and or beacons, if equipped
    • Bell placement & type per prototype
    • Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes
    • Blomberg-B or Blomberg-M 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 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: 18”
    • SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE
    • • Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
      • Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
      • Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
      • Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
      • Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
      • All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
      • Precision slow speed control
      • Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
      • Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
      • CV chart included in the box

      • SPECIFICATIONS:

        • DCC: Equipped
        • SOUND: Tsunami2
        • PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: EMD
        • WHEEL CONFIGURATION: 4
        • LIGHTED: LED Lighting
        • Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
        • Is Assembly Required: No