Athearn ATH72200 HO EMD GP38-2, DCC Sound Ready, CSX #2742
SKU
ath72200
$134.95
MSRP
$174.99
Pre-Order Deadline: May 26, 2023
Exp. Delivery: Pushed Back to Jan 2025
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Athearn HO EMD GP38-2, DCC Sound Ready, CSX #2742
Athearn Item #: ATH72200
PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The GP38-2 series of locomotives were some of EMD’s most successful designs. Produced from 1970s to mid 1980s the GP38-2 and GP50 were quickly found in many different tasks of the railroad. From switching to pulling high priority freight trains across country, these versatile locomotives could be seen all over North America. Many of these locomotives are now being rebuilt with ecologically sound emission control for higher population centers. A new era emerges as technology meets proven reliability for these EMD products.
GP38-2 LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
- Factory installed Celcon handrails
- Individually applied wire formed grab irons
- 5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for trouble free operation
- See-through cab windows
- DCC Ready 21-pin NEM plug
- LED Illuminated front and rear headlights, ditch lights, and beacons (where applicable to the prototype)
- Replacement parts available
- All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
- All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
- Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
- Separately-applied horns
- McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
- DCC Ready 21 pin plug
- Nickel plated, blackened machined wheels machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brand of track
- Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box
- Painted and printed for realistic decoration
- Highly-detailed, injection-molded body
- Minimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | 174.99 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 797534722002 |
| Scale | HO |
| DCC | Standard DC |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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