Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 BNSF #2735 Phase IIB - DCC Ready – ATHG-1968

Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 BNSF #2735 Phase IIB - DCC Ready

Expand your modern BNSF diesel locomotive fleet with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 BNSF #2735. This highly detailed Phase IIB four-axle diesel locomotive represents a former Burlington Northern GP39-2 operating under BNSF Railway ownership, featuring updated railroad paint and prototype-specific equipment.

Designed for model railroaders seeking exceptional realism, this Athearn Genesis DCC Ready GP39-2 features a Phase II body with corrugated radiator grilles, Q fans, a cab-mounted headlight, and distinctive skate-style cab antennas. Its premium Genesis drivetrain, LED lighting, and carefully reproduced details make it an excellent addition to HO scale freight operations.

BNSF #2735 - Former Burlington Northern GP39-2

In 1981, Burlington Northern ordered 40 late-production EMD GP39-2 locomotives. These four-axle road switchers were designed to provide efficient diesel power for local freight, yard assignments, and general railroad service.

Following the 1995 merger that created BNSF Railway, many former Burlington Northern GP39-2 locomotives continued operating in their original paint schemes. By the late 2010s, BNSF began repainting portions of its former BN GP39-2 fleet into updated corporate colors.

Athearn Genesis reproduces BNSF #2735 with the distinctive characteristics of this later GP39-2 design, including road-number-specific details that distinguish it from earlier Santa Fe GP39-2u rebuilds.

Prototype-Specific BNSF #2735 Details

• Authentic BNSF Railway paint and lettering
• Phase IIB / Phase II GP39-2 body configuration
• Corrugated radiator grilles and Q-style cooling fans
• Prototype-specific cab-mounted headlight
• Distinctive skate-style cab antennas
• Large locomotive exhaust stack
• Front and rear ditch lights
• Removed class lights matching the prototype
• Nose-mounted electronic brake equipment
• Electronic bell detail
• Prototype-specific exterior equipment arrangements
• Illuminated locomotive number boards

Premium Athearn Genesis HO Scale Locomotive Features

The Athearn Genesis HO GP39-2 combines finely reproduced locomotive components with precision mechanical engineering for smooth, reliable operation.

• Highly detailed HO scale (1:87) diesel locomotive
• Five-pole skew-wound motor with precision-machined flywheels
• Multi-link drivetrain with all-wheel drive
• All-wheel electrical pickup for dependable performance
• Heavy die-cast frame for improved traction and pulling power
• Realistic LED locomotive lighting
• Illuminated number boards
• Factory-installed wire grab irons, lift rings, and windshield wipers
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails and detailed walkway tread
• Etched metal fan grilles
• Detailed cab interior with see-through windows
• Detailed Blomberg trucks with appropriate bearing caps
• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, gauges, and breather pipes
• Realistic trainline hoses, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers
• Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers
• RP25 wheel contours
• Minimum recommended operating radius of 18 inches

DCC Ready with 21-Pin NEM Decoder Interface

This Athearn Genesis BNSF #2735 GP39-2 is supplied DCC Ready without factory-installed sound. Athearn Quick Plug technology includes a 21-pin NEM connector for installing a compatible DCC decoder.

The locomotive operates on conventional DC layouts as supplied, making it an excellent choice for model railroaders who prefer traditional DC control or plan to upgrade their locomotive to DCC in the future.

Model Modern BNSF Freight and Switching Operations

The EMD GP39-2 is particularly well suited for HO scale layouts depicting modern BNSF local freight trains, industrial switching, yard transfers, and mixed locomotive consists. Its four-axle configuration and distinctive late-production body make it an excellent choice for modeling contemporary railroad operations.

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Athearn Genesis GP39-2 BNSF #2735 Specifications

• Manufacturer: Athearn Genesis
• SKU: ATHG-1968
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Locomotive: EMD GP39-2
• Railroad: BNSF Railway
• Road Number: 2735
• Prototype Heritage: Former Burlington Northern
• Body Configuration: Phase IIB / Phase II
• Grilles: Corrugated
• Control: DC / DCC Ready
• Decoder Interface: 21-Pin NEM
• Factory Sound: Not Equipped
• Lighting: LED
• Minimum Radius: 18 Inches
• Recommended Era: 2010–Present

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