{"product_id":"athearn-genesis-ho-scale-ge-p42dc-amtrak-veterans-42-dcc-ready-athg-1666","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Veterans #42 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1666","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring contemporary Amtrak passenger service to your HO Scale railroad with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase VII #174 – DCC\/Sound – ATHG-1701\u003c\/strong\u003e. This highly detailed Genesis model represents \u003cstrong\u003eAmtrak AMTK #174\u003c\/strong\u003e wearing the modern \u003cstrong\u003ePhase VII\u003c\/strong\u003e paint scheme, making it an excellent locomotive for modeling present-day Amtrak passenger operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype GE P42DC is part of the Genesis passenger locomotive family and was rated at 4,250 horsepower with a top speed of 100 mph. P42DC locomotives became a familiar sight across the Amtrak system, operating both short- and long-distance passenger trains throughout the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn recreates \u003cstrong\u003eAmtrak #174\u003c\/strong\u003e with its road-number-specific \u003cstrong\u003eas-built antenna configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e and detailed Phase VII appearance. The model features a detailed cab interior with controls and seats, newly tooled illuminated number boards, operating front and rear marker lights, LED ditch lights, flexible rubber MU and trainline hoses, separately applied wire handrails, an exhaust stack, photo-etched metal radiator fan grille, and extensive underframe detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis model comes factory-equipped with a \u003cstrong\u003eSoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound decoder\u003c\/strong\u003e and dual round speakers for high-quality sound. It operates on both DC and DCC layouts, with engine, horn, and bell sounds available during DC operation. DCC operation provides full sound and lighting functionality, including independently controlled directional marker lights and ditch lights that alternate when the horn is activated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, Athearn's proven Genesis driveline combines a 5-pole skew-wound motor, precision-machined flywheels, a multi-link drivetrain, all-wheel drive, and all-wheel electrical pickup. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAthearn Genesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGE P42DC Passenger Diesel Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmtrak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReporting Mark: AMTK #174\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmtrak Phase VII paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-number-specific as-built antenna configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC\/Sound Equipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual round speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates on DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DCC functions in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine, horn, and bell sounds operate on DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMRA-compatible DCC functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow-speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior with controls and seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled illuminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating front and rear marker lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating LED ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDitch lights alternate when horn is activated in DCC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional and independently controlled marker lights in DCC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber MU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber trainline hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied wire handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhaust stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched metal radiator fan grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed underframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir tanks with air lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed air filter and air dryer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrupp-MaK trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcHenry scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenesis 5-pole skew-wound motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined flywheels and multi-link drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheel contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned die-cast frame for increased tractive effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately painted and printed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed Amtrak product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 2010 to Present Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled and ready to run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Radius: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Radius: 22\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn-genesis-ho-scale-p42s\"\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale P42DC Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e, browse our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn-genesis\"\u003eAthearn Genesis\u003c\/a\u003e selection, or explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn\"\u003eAthearn models\u003c\/a\u003e. 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