Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2u BNSF #2773 - DCC Ready

Add authentic BNSF diesel power to your HO scale railroad with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2u BNSF #2773. Featuring the distinctive BNSF Heritage I paint scheme, this highly detailed four-axle diesel locomotive captures the appearance of a rebuilt Santa Fe GP39-2u operating under Burlington Northern Santa Fe ownership.

Part of Athearn's premium Genesis series, this DCC Ready HO scale GP39-2u locomotive combines road-number-specific details, precision drivetrain engineering, and realistic LED lighting for outstanding model railroad operation.

BNSF #2773 Prototype-Specific Details

Following the 1995 Burlington Northern and Santa Fe merger, former Santa Fe GP39-2u locomotives received BNSF's Heritage I paint scheme while retaining many of their distinctive rebuilt features. BNSF #2773 represents this era with accurate exterior details and railroad-specific equipment.

• BNSF Heritage I paint scheme with fresh repaint appearance
• Phase I GP39-2u body with chickenwire radiator grilles
• Prototype-correct Leslie 3-chime horn
• Nose-mounted headlight
• Large cab numbers with small BNSF nose logo
• Additional equipment access door behind the cab
• Illuminated swing-out-style number boards
• Forward ditch lights
• Switcher-style walkway steps
• Large front anticlimber and rear-mounted fuel tank
• Newly tooled exhaust stack and removed class lights

Athearn Genesis GP39-2u Locomotive Features

• Premium HO scale (1:87) Genesis locomotive construction
• Five-pole skew-wound motor with precision-machined flywheels
• Multi-link drivetrain with all-wheel drive
• All-wheel electrical pickup for reliable operation
• Heavy die-cast frame for improved traction
• Realistic LED locomotive lighting
• Illuminated number boards
• Factory-installed wire grab irons, lift rings, and windshield wipers
• Detailed cab interior with see-through windows
• Etched metal fan grilles and fine-scale handrails
• Detailed fuel tank, air lines, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers
• Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers
• RP25 wheel contours
• Minimum recommended operating radius: 18 inches

DCC Ready with 21-Pin NEM Connector

This Athearn Genesis 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 is suitable for conventional DC operation as supplied and provides an excellent platform for a future DCC conversion.

Expand Your HO Scale BNSF Locomotive Fleet

The EMD GP39-2u is an excellent choice for modeling BNSF local freight operations, yard transfers, and road-switching assignments. Its distinctive rebuilt appearance makes it a natural addition to diesel locomotive fleets representing the late 1990s through the modern era.

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Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Athearn Genesis
• SKU: ATHG66255
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Locomotive: EMD GP39-2u
• Railroad: BNSF Railway
• Road Number: 2773
• Paint Scheme: BNSF Heritage I
• Control: DC / DCC Ready
• Decoder Interface: 21-Pin NEM
• Sound: Not Equipped
• Lighting: LED
• Minimum Radius: 18 Inches