Introduction

Athearn Genesis G64933 HO Scale GP40-2 Detroit Toledo & Ironton DT&I 424 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&Is last locomotive order was for GP40-2s #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)
• #424
• 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