Athearn Genesis 2.0 HO ATHG31521 DCC Ready GE Dash 9-44CW Union Pacific UP #9702

PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Built by GE from 1993 until 2004, the Dash 9-44CW and its variants were the definitive North American mainline freight locomotives of their time, with an impressive 3668 total units built. Constructed for US railroads from coast to coast, the units were also ordered by Canadian roads, and significant export orders went to Australia and Brazil.

UP FEATURES:

One of Union Pacific’s hallmarks is their eclectic collection of motive power. However, the venerable Dash 9 of the time was ordered in few numbers by the UP - only 40 to be exact. These models are examples depicted late in their careers; repainted ‘lightning stripe’ scheme, yellow frame stripe and wings on the nose. These unique repaints have many nuances; chiefly, they do not feature the American flag on their flanks.

• Repainted lightning stripe scheme for 2012+ appearance
• Original UP ordered units in 9700 series, rather than ex-CNW or ex-SP
• Varying paint schemes per repaint detail, including different placement of the ‘lighting stripe’ and Union Pacific shields, as well as varying warning labels per prototype
• Curved engine compartment hood profile
• Early ‘tabbed’ dynamic brake intake panels
• Early style dynamic brake exhaust fascia
• Various A/C cabinets based on prototype photos
• Modified power assembly hood doors on top of engine compartment with added hinges

LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

• Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
• DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
• Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, photographs, and more
• Accurately painted and printed paint schemes
• Coupler cut levers
• Flexible Rubber MU hoses
• Flexible Rubber Trainline hose
• See-through cab windows
• Full cab interior
• Walkway tread
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
• Windshield wipers
• Lift rings
• Wire grab irons
• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
• Sander lines
• McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible
• 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 the model for safe storage

GENESIS 2.0 FEATURES:

• Genesis 2.0 is Athearn's latest advancements in model fidelity and detail
• Etched, see-through walkway steps
• Illuminated number boards
• Illuminated ground lights
• DCC+Sound models feature dual Sugarcube speakers for optimal sound quality

SOUND EQUPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE

• Dual cube speakers
• Onboard DCC+Sound models have full-feature Tsunami2 sound decoder by SoundTraxx
• 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

**Lombard Hobbies Recommendation - As modelers ourselves we highly recommend ONLY running DCC on DCC systems and DC on DC systems, regardless of 'Dual-Mode' capability. This gives optimum performance and safeguards the unit from possible damage from running on a different system than originally intended and from any inexperienced operator errors.  

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