Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2u BNSF #2795 - DCC Ready

Expand your HO scale BNSF locomotive fleet with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2u BNSF #2795. Featuring the recognizable BNSF Heritage I paint scheme, this premium diesel locomotive represents a former Santa Fe GP39-2u rebuilt road switcher operating under Burlington Northern Santa Fe ownership.

Athearn Genesis reproduces BNSF #2795 with its distinctive Phase I body, newly tooled corrugated radiator grilles, Leslie 3-chime horn, and railroad-specific exterior details. Combined with a precision Genesis drivetrain and DCC Ready electronics, this locomotive delivers exceptional realism for HO scale model railroad operations.

BNSF #2795 Prototype-Specific Details

Following the formation of BNSF Railway in 1995, former Santa Fe GP39-2u locomotives were incorporated into the new railroad's fleet. Many received the BNSF Heritage I paint scheme while retaining distinctive body features from their earlier Santa Fe service.

Athearn's BNSF #2795 accurately represents this locomotive with several important road-number-specific details:

• New Phase I GP39-2u body with corrugated radiator grilles
• BNSF Heritage I paint scheme with fresh repaint appearance
• Prototype-specific Leslie 3-chime horn
• Additional equipment access door behind the cab
• Small cab numbers and large BNSF nose logo
• Illuminated swing-out-style number boards
• Newly tooled locomotive exhaust stack
• Removed class lights matching the prototype
• Forward ditch lights
• Switcher-style walkway steps
• Large front anticlimber and rear-mounted fuel tank

Athearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2u Features

• 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 and prototype-specific lighting arrangements
• Factory-installed wire grab irons, lift rings, and windshield wipers
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails and detailed walkway tread
• Etched metal fan grilles
• Detailed fuel tank, air lines, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers
• See-through cab windows with full interior detailing
• Detailed Blomberg trucks with appropriate bearing caps
• 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 BNSF #2795 GP39-2u is supplied DCC Ready without factory-installed sound. It features Athearn Quick Plug technology with a 21-pin NEM connector, allowing modelers to install a compatible DCC decoder for digital locomotive control.

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

Build a Realistic BNSF Diesel Locomotive Roster

The EMD GP39-2u is an excellent addition to HO scale layouts representing BNSF freight operations from the late 1990s onward. Its four-axle design and distinctive rebuilt appearance make it particularly suitable for local freight trains, yard transfers, and industrial switching assignments.

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Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Athearn Genesis
• SKU: ATHG66256
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Locomotive: EMD GP39-2u
• Railroad: BNSF Railway
• Road Number: 2795
• Paint Scheme: BNSF Heritage I
• Body: Phase I with Corrugated Grilles
• Control: DC / DCC Ready
• Decoder Interface: 21-Pin NEM
• Factory Sound: Not Equipped
• Lighting: LED
• Minimum Radius: 18 Inches