{"product_id":"athg-1666","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Veterans #42 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1666","description":"\u003cp\u003eHonor America's veterans while adding a distinctive Amtrak locomotive to your passenger fleet with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Veterans #42 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1666\u003c\/strong\u003e. This highly detailed Genesis model represents \u003cstrong\u003eAmtrak AMTK #42\u003c\/strong\u003e in its special \u003cstrong\u003eVeterans commemorative paint scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Amtrak's distinctive special-livery locomotives.\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 throughout the Amtrak system, handling both short- and long-distance passenger trains across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn recreates \u003cstrong\u003eAmtrak #42\u003c\/strong\u003e with its road-number-specific \u003cstrong\u003ePTC antenna farm\u003c\/strong\u003e and detailed Veterans appearance. The model features a detailed cab interior with appropriate controls and seats, newly tooled illuminated number boards, LED lighting, flexible rubber MU and trainline hoses, separately applied wire handrails, an exhaust stack, photo-etched metal radiator fan grille, and extensive underframe detailing including air tanks, air lines, air filter, and air dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis locomotive is \u003cstrong\u003eDCC Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e and features Athearn Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with a \u003cstrong\u003e21-pin NEM decoder connector\u003c\/strong\u003e for installation of a compatible aftermarket DCC decoder. Rear marker lights are installed but are not connected on the DCC Ready version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, 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. 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 #42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmtrak Veterans commemorative paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-number-specific PTC antenna farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Plug plug-and-play technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-pin NEM decoder connector\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\u003eRear marker lights installed but not connected on DCC Ready model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting including operating ditch lights\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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