Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase III #9 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1668
Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase III #9 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1668
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Recreate classic Amtrak Genesis-era passenger operations with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase III #9 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1668. This highly detailed Genesis model represents Amtrak AMTK #9 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 was developed as the successor to the P40DC and entered Amtrak service as part of the railroad's effort to replace its aging EMD F40PH fleet. Rated at 4,250 horsepower with a top speed of 100 mph, the P42DC became a familiar sight across the Amtrak system on both short- and long-distance passenger trains.
Athearn recreates Amtrak #9 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, an 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 model.
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 #9
- 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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