Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase III #78 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1670
Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase III #78 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1670
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Recreate classic Amtrak Genesis-era passenger operations with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase III #78 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1670. This highly detailed Genesis model represents Amtrak AMTK #78 in its as-delivered Phase III paint scheme, capturing the early appearance of one of Amtrak's signature GE Genesis passenger locomotives.
The GE P42DC succeeded the earlier P40DC and became a cornerstone of Amtrak's passenger locomotive fleet. Rated at 4,250 horsepower with a top speed of 100 mph, P42DC locomotives became a familiar sight nationwide, handling both short- and long-distance Amtrak passenger trains.
Athearn recreates Amtrak #78 in its as-delivered Phase III appearance with an as-built nose configuration, 5-chime forward-facing horn, road-number-specific antenna arrangement, and front and rear marker lights. Additional details include a finely rendered cab interior, illuminated number boards, operating LED ditch lights, flexible rubber MU and trainline hoses, separately applied wire handrails, exhaust stack, photo-etched metal radiator fan grille, and extensive underframe detailing.
This locomotive is DCC Ready with Athearn Quick Plug plug-and-play technology and a 21-pin NEM decoder connector for installation of a compatible aftermarket DCC decoder. Rear marker lights are installed but are not connected on the DCC Ready version.
Underneath, Athearn's Genesis driveline combines a 5-pole skew-wound motor, precision-machined flywheels, a multi-link drivetrain, all-wheel drive, and all-wheel electrical pickup for smooth and reliable operation. A redesigned die-cast frame provides substantial tractive effort, while McHenry scale knuckle couplers and RP25 wheel contours complete this fully assembled, ready-to-run Amtrak locomotive.
- HO Scale
- Athearn Genesis
- GE P42DC Passenger Diesel Locomotive
- Amtrak
- Reporting Mark: AMTK #78
- As-delivered Amtrak Phase III paint scheme
- DCC Ready
- Quick Plug plug-and-play technology
- 21-pin NEM decoder connector
- As-built nose configuration
- 5-chime forward-facing horn
- Road-number-specific antenna arrangement
- Front and rear marker lights
- Rear marker lights installed but not connected on DCC Ready model
- Newly tooled illuminated number boards
- LED lighting
- Operating ditch lights
- Detailed cab interior with controls and seats
- Flexible rubber MU hoses
- Flexible rubber trainline hose
- Separately applied wire handrails
- Exhaust stack
- Photo-etched metal radiator fan grille
- Highly detailed underframe
- Air tanks with air lines
- Detailed air filter and air dryer
- Krupp-MaK trucks
- McHenry scale knuckle couplers
- Genesis 5-pole skew-wound motor
- Precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drivetrain
- All-wheel drive with precision gearing
- All-wheel electrical pickup
- RP25 wheel contours
- Redesigned die-cast frame for increased tractive effort
- Accurately painted and printed
- Officially licensed Amtrak product
- Fully assembled and ready to run
- Minimum Radius: 18"
- Recommended Radius: 22"
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