Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2u BNSF #2837 - DCC Ready

Expand your BNSF diesel locomotive roster with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2u BNSF #2837. This premium HO scale diesel locomotive represents a rebuilt former Santa Fe road switcher wearing the distinctive BNSF Heritage I paint scheme. Featuring prototype-specific details, realistic LED lighting, and Athearn's precision Genesis drivetrain, this model is an excellent choice for serious HO scale railroad enthusiasts.

BNSF #2837 features a Phase I GP39-2u body with chickenwire radiator grilles, a Nathan 3-chime horn, large cab numbers, and a large BNSF nose logo. Its distinctive appearance makes it an excellent addition to model railroad layouts representing BNSF freight operations from the late 1990s onward.

BNSF #2837 Prototype-Specific Locomotive Details

Following the 1995 Burlington Northern and Santa Fe merger, former Santa Fe GP39-2u locomotives continued operating under BNSF ownership. Many received the railroad's Heritage I paint scheme while retaining their distinctive rebuilt body configurations.

Athearn Genesis captures the unique characteristics of BNSF #2837 with carefully reproduced exterior components and road-number-specific features.

• Authentic BNSF Heritage I paint scheme with fresh repaint appearance
• Phase I GP39-2u body with chickenwire radiator grilles
• Prototype-specific Nathan 3-chime locomotive horn
• Large cab numbers and large BNSF nose logo
• Body configuration without an additional equipment access door behind the cab
• Illuminated swing-out-style number boards
• Newly tooled exhaust stack
• Removed class lights matching the prototype
• Forward ditch lights
• Switcher-style walkway steps
• Large front anticlimber
• Rear-mounted fuel tank

Athearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2u Locomotive Features

The Athearn Genesis GP39-2u combines finely reproduced locomotive details with a smooth-running drivetrain designed for realistic HO scale freight operations.

• Premium HO scale (1:87) diesel locomotive construction
• 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
• LED locomotive lighting and 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
• Realistic fuel tank, air lines, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers
• 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 #2837 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 designed for conventional DC operation as supplied, while providing the flexibility to upgrade to digital command control for advanced locomotive operation.

Build a Realistic HO Scale BNSF Locomotive Fleet

The EMD GP39-2u is an excellent choice for HO scale layouts depicting BNSF local freight service, industrial switching, yard transfers, and mixed diesel locomotive consists. Its four-axle configuration and distinctive rebuilt appearance make it especially suitable for modeling railroad operations from the late 1990s through the modern era.

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Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Athearn Genesis
• SKU: ATHG66257
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Locomotive: EMD GP39-2u
• Railroad: BNSF Railway
• Road Number: 2837
• Paint Scheme: BNSF Heritage I
• Body Configuration: Phase I with Chickenwire Grilles
• Control: DC / DCC Ready
• Decoder Interface: 21-Pin NEM
• Factory Sound: Not Equipped
• Lighting: LED
• Minimum Radius: 18 Inches

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