Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Wisconsin & Southern WAMX #3928 35th Anniversary - DCC/Sound

Celebrate Wisconsin & Southern Railroad history with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 WAMX #3928 35th Anniversary locomotive. Featuring the railroad's distinctive red-and-gray commemorative paint scheme and factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound, this premium four-axle diesel road switcher combines a special anniversary appearance with Athearn Genesis prototype accuracy and smooth-running performance.

Representing a former Delaware & Hudson GP39-2 acquired for Wisconsin & Southern service, WAMX #3928 features an early Phase I body, newly tooled revised D&H-style walkway and fuel tank, roof-mounted air conditioning, Nathan 3-chime horn, and front and rear ditch lights. The special 35th Anniversary graphics make this locomotive a standout addition to a modern Wisconsin regional railroad roster.

Wisconsin & Southern Railroad 35th Anniversary GP39-2 #3928

The Wisconsin & Southern Railroad (WSOR) is a regional freight railroad serving Wisconsin and surrounding connections. Known for its bright red-and-gray locomotive paint schemes, the railroad operates a variety of diesel locomotives supporting agricultural, industrial, and general freight transportation.

Wisconsin & Southern acquired two former Delaware & Hudson EMD GP39-2 locomotives through WAMX. These locomotives retained distinctive body features from their original D&H configuration while receiving equipment and paint appropriate for Wisconsin & Southern service.

Locomotive #3928 received a special Wisconsin & Southern 35th Anniversary paint scheme celebrating the railroad's history. The commemorative appearance distinguishes it from standard Wisconsin & Southern locomotives and makes it particularly appealing to collectors and model railroaders interested in regional railroad heritage.

Originally produced between 1974 and 1984, the EMD GP39-2 used a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 engine producing approximately 2,300 horsepower. Its four-axle design made it suitable for local freight, industrial switching, and regional railroad assignments.

Wisconsin & Southern WAMX #3928 Prototype-Specific Features

• Wisconsin & Southern 35th Anniversary commemorative paint scheme
• Distinctive Wisconsin & Southern red-and-gray locomotive colors
• Accurate WAMX reporting marks and road number 3928
• Early Phase I EMD GP39-2 locomotive body
• Former Delaware & Hudson locomotive configuration
• Newly tooled revised D&H-style walkway and fuel tank
• Front and rear ditch lights
• Union Pacific-style front plow
• Removed class lights matching the prototype
• Nathan 3-chime locomotive horn
• Roof-mounted air conditioning unit
• Detailed Blomberg trucks and underbody components
• Illuminated locomotive number boards

Factory-Installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound

The Athearn Genesis Wisconsin & Southern GP39-2 #3928 comes factory-equipped with a SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder and dual cube speakers, providing realistic diesel locomotive audio and advanced digital control.

Unlike the separate DCC Ready release of WAMX #3928, this model includes its sound decoder and speakers already installed. It operates on both conventional DC and DCC layouts, with full digital sound, lighting, and programming capabilities available using a compatible DCC system.

• Factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound decoder
• Dual cube speakers for realistic locomotive audio
• Compatible with conventional DC and DCC layouts
• Diesel engine, horn, and bell sounds available during DC operation
• Full digital sound and lighting functions in DCC mode
• NMRA-compatible DCC functionality
• Precision slow-speed motor control
• Programmable sound and operating functions through Configuration Values (CVs)
• Multiple-unit locomotive consisting capabilities
• Configurable lead-unit-only horn, bell, and lighting operation
• Factory-installed LED locomotive lighting
• Illuminated locomotive number boards

The Tsunami2 sound system brings an additional level of realism to Wisconsin & Southern freight operations, with diesel engine sounds, horn signals, and bell operation enhancing switching movements and local freight assignments.

Premium Athearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2 Features

Athearn Genesis locomotives combine extensive prototype research, factory-installed detailing, and precision mechanical engineering for realistic HO scale railroad performance.

• 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 current collection
• 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
• Detailed walkway tread and drop steps
• Etched metal fan grilles
• See-through cab windows with detailed interior
• Detailed fuel tank fillers, gauges, and breather pipes
• Trainline hoses, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers
• Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers
• RP25 wheel contours for popular HO scale track systems
• Minimum recommended operating radius of 18 inches

Model Wisconsin & Southern Regional Freight Operations

The EMD GP39-2 is an excellent choice for HO scale layouts representing modern Wisconsin & Southern Railroad operations. Its four-axle configuration and mid-horsepower diesel engine make it well suited for local freight trains, industrial switching, yard transfers, and regional freight service.

WAMX #3928 is particularly appealing to model railroaders recreating Wisconsin railroading, former Delaware & Hudson locomotives in later service, or contemporary regional freight operations.

The locomotive's special 35th Anniversary paint scheme provides a distinctive addition to a Wisconsin & Southern diesel roster, while factory-installed Tsunami2 DCC/Sound adds realistic locomotive audio to switching and freight movements.

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Athearn Genesis GP39-2 Wisconsin & Southern WAMX #3928 Specifications

• Manufacturer: Athearn Genesis
• SKU: ATHG-1990
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Locomotive: EMD GP39-2
• Railroad: Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
• Reporting Mark: WAMX
• Road Number: 3928
• Paint Scheme: Wisconsin & Southern 35th Anniversary
• Prototype Heritage: Former Delaware & Hudson
• Body Configuration: Early Phase I
• Walkway and Fuel Tank: Revised D&H Style
• Horn: Nathan 3-Chime
• Roof Equipment: Air Conditioning Unit
• Ditch Lights: Front and Rear
• Plow: UP-Style Front Plow
• Class Lights: Removed
• Control: DC / DCC
• Sound Decoder: SoundTraxx Tsunami2
• Speakers: Dual Cube Speakers
• Lighting: LED
• Wheel Arrangement: B-B
• Trucks: Blomberg
• Minimum Radius: 18 Inches
• Era: 2010–Present

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