Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2u Santa Fe ATSF #3415 - DCC Ready

Add a distinctive Santa Fe diesel locomotive to your model railroad with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2u ATSF #3415. Representing one of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway's upgraded four-axle road switchers, this detailed Genesis locomotive features a Phase I body with chickenwire radiator grilles, a Leslie 3-chime horn, and prototype-specific equipment associated with Santa Fe's Cleburne rebuilding program.

Combining realistic exterior detailing, LED lighting, and a precision Genesis drivetrain, this DCC Ready HO scale diesel locomotive is an excellent choice for modelers recreating Santa Fe freight operations during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Santa Fe ATSF #3415 and the GP39-2u Rebuilding Program

Beginning in 1986, Santa Fe rebuilt 50 EMD GP39-2 locomotives at its Cleburne, Texas shops. These locomotives received the GP39-2u designation, with the letter "u" identifying their upgraded configuration. The program included mechanical and electrical improvements along with distinctive exterior modifications designed to improve locomotive operation and maintenance.

Among the most recognizable changes were repositioned fuel tanks, redesigned exhaust stacks, swing-out number boards, modified walkway steps, and additional equipment access doors.

Athearn Genesis reproduces ATSF #3415 with its Phase I chickenwire radiator grilles, Leslie 3-chime horn, and additional access door behind the cab, capturing the distinctive appearance of this Santa Fe rebuilt diesel locomotive.

Prototype-Specific Santa Fe #3415 Features

• Authentic Santa Fe Railway paint scheme and lettering
• Phase I GP39-2u body with chickenwire radiator grilles
• Prototype-specific Leslie 3-chime locomotive horn
• Additional equipment access door behind the cab
• Illuminated swing-out-style number boards
• Stratolight beacon with DCC-controlled lighting effect when appropriately equipped
• Newly tooled locomotive exhaust stack
• Removed class lights matching the rebuilt prototype
• Switcher-style walkway steps
• Rear-mounted fuel tank
• Large front anticlimber

Premium Athearn Genesis HO Scale Locomotive Features

The Athearn Genesis Santa Fe GP39-2u combines detailed locomotive construction with a precision drivetrain engineered for smooth, dependable operation on HO scale layouts.

• 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 reliable performance
• Heavy die-cast frame for improved traction and pulling power
• Realistic LED locomotive lighting
• Illuminated number boards and prototype-specific beacon lighting
• 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
• Realistic fuel tank components, air lines, and MU hoses
• Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers
• RP25 wheel contours for compatibility with popular HO scale track systems
• Minimum recommended operating radius of 18 inches

DCC Ready with 21-Pin NEM Decoder Connector

This Athearn Genesis ATSF #3415 GP39-2u is supplied DCC Ready without factory-installed sound. It features Athearn Quick Plug technology with a 21-pin NEM connector, allowing model railroaders to install a compatible DCC decoder of their choice.

The locomotive operates on conventional DC layouts as supplied. Installing a compatible DCC decoder provides digital locomotive control and access to supported lighting functions, including the Stratolight beacon effect.

Model Authentic Santa Fe Freight and Switching Operations

The GP39-2u is an excellent addition to HO scale layouts representing Santa Fe local freight trains, industrial switching assignments, yard transfers, and road freight operations. Its distinctive rebuilt appearance makes it especially appealing for modeling the railroad's final decade before the formation of BNSF Railway.

Explore more Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 locomotives to expand your roster with additional Santa Fe and BNSF road numbers.

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Athearn Genesis GP39-2u ATSF #3415 Specifications

• Manufacturer: Athearn Genesis
• SKU: ATHG66253
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Locomotive: EMD GP39-2u
• Railroad: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
• Reporting Mark: ATSF
• Road Number: 3415
• Body Configuration: Phase I with Chickenwire Grilles
• Horn: Leslie 3-Chime
• Control: DC / DCC Ready
• Decoder Interface: 21-Pin NEM
• Factory Sound: Not Equipped
• Lighting: LED
• Minimum Radius: 18 Inches

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