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Athearn Genesis HO ATHG-1754 DCC/Tsunami 2 Sound Equipped EMD GP40-2 Locomotive Southern Pacific SP #7617

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Athearn Genesis HO ATHG-1754 DCC/Tsunami 2 Sound Equipped EMD GP40-2 Locomotive Southern Pacific SP #7617

By the end of the 1970’s, SP was in need of high-speed motive power for their hot shot trains. They placed their first order of 20 GP40-2s (SP 7608-7627) from EMD with order number 776071 in 1978. Being rather late to the table for this model, SP seemed to be impressed and ended up ordering 4 more batches including some for their subsidiary, Cotton Belt. SP-specific features include: 4-hole jacking pads, Nathan P3 horns, large “L” front window, and full SP light packages on both ends. From SP’s 3rd order of GP40-2’s, we are pleased to announce their only GP40-2 “Kodachrome” repaint, SP 7672. From the failed Santa Fe/SP merger of 1986, many units were repainted into this bright scheme in anticipation of a merger that was ultimately denied.

SP FEATURES:

  • Lit number boards and class lights
  • Large front plow
  • L-style front window
  • Roof-mounted A/C
  • SP full light package with gyralights (effect in DCC)
  • Operating red warning light when in emergency (effect in DCC)

ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:

  • #7614 As-delivered appearance, cab roof mounted bell, standard exhaust, “split” battery box doors
  • #7617 As-delivered appearance, cab roof mounted bell, standard exhaust, “split” battery box doors
  • #7625 As-delivered appearance, cab roof mounted bell, standard exhaust, “split” battery box doors

MODEL FEATURES:

  • Coupler cut levers
  • Drop steps unless noted
  • “Nub” style walkway tread
  • Lift rings
  • Walkway tread
  • Windshield wipers
  • 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
  • Trainline and MU hoses
  • MU stands
  • Wire grab irons
  • Sanding lines
  • 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

**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.

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

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 engine 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.

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Athearn Genesis HO ATHG-1754 DCC/Tsunami 2 Sound Equipped EMD GP40-2 Locomotive Southern Pacific SP #7617

By the end of the 1970’s, SP was in need of high-speed motive power for their hot shot trains. They placed their first order of 20 GP40-2s (SP 7608-7627) from EMD with order number 776071 in 1978. Being rather late to the table for this model, SP seemed to be impressed and ended up ordering 4 more batches including some for their subsidiary, Cotton Belt. SP-specific features include: 4-hole jacking pads, Nathan P3 horns, large “L” front window, and full SP light packages on both ends. From SP’s 3rd order of GP40-2’s, we are pleased to announce their only GP40-2 “Kodachrome” repaint, SP 7672. From the failed Santa Fe/SP merger of 1986, many units were repainted into this bright scheme in anticipation of a merger that was ultimately denied.

SP FEATURES:

  • Lit number boards and class lights
  • Large front plow
  • L-style front window
  • Roof-mounted A/C
  • SP full light package with gyralights (effect in DCC)
  • Operating red warning light when in emergency (effect in DCC)

ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:

  • #7614 As-delivered appearance, cab roof mounted bell, standard exhaust, “split” battery box doors
  • #7617 As-delivered appearance, cab roof mounted bell, standard exhaust, “split” battery box doors
  • #7625 As-delivered appearance, cab roof mounted bell, standard exhaust, “split” battery box doors

MODEL FEATURES:

  • Coupler cut levers
  • Drop steps unless noted
  • “Nub” style walkway tread
  • Lift rings
  • Walkway tread
  • Windshield wipers
  • 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
  • Trainline and MU hoses
  • MU stands
  • Wire grab irons
  • Sanding lines
  • 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

**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.

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

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 engine 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.

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