Introduction

Athearn Genesis G64836 HO Scale GP40P-2 Southern Pacific “Roman” SP 7601

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.

By the mid-1980s, SP had discontinued their commute service in the Bay Area between San Jose and San Francisco, CA in favor of the newly organized CalTrain. Since new CalTrain power was purchased, SP in turn converted some of the older commute motive power to freight service. All three GP40P-2s was renumbered into 7600-7602, received larger fuel tanks, and had their steam generators removed. Still retaining their full front SP light package, these units received rebuilt front cab windows, which became common practice during this time. By 1994, only one unit was repainted into SPs Speed Lettering scheme, 7600. This unit would eventually be sold off and rebuilt by Indiana Harbor Belt, while the other two remained in UPs Road switcher fleet.

FEATURES:

• Lit number boards (effect in DCC)
• 3600 gallon fuel tank
• Large front plow
• Roof-mounted A/C and bell
• Modified front L window
• P3 horn
• Late body with removed class lights and steam generator equipment
• #7601
• Full SP front light package (Gyra light and red warning light effect in DCC)
• 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

SPECIFICATIONS:

• DCC: Ready/21-Pin NEM
• SOUND: Ready
• PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: EMD
• WHEEL CONFIGURATION: 4
• LIGHTED: LED Lighting
• Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
• Is Assembly Required: No