{"product_id":"athg-1668","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase III #9 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1668","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecreate classic Amtrak Genesis-era passenger operations with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase III #9 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1668\u003c\/strong\u003e. This highly detailed Genesis model represents \u003cstrong\u003eAmtrak AMTK #9\u003c\/strong\u003e in its \u003cstrong\u003eas-delivered Phase III paint scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e, capturing the early appearance of one of Amtrak's signature GE Genesis passenger locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003e4,250 horsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn recreates \u003cstrong\u003eAmtrak #9\u003c\/strong\u003e in its as-delivered Phase III appearance with an \u003cstrong\u003eas-built nose configuration, 5-chime forward-facing horn, road-number-specific antenna arrangement, and front and rear marker lights\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis locomotive is \u003cstrong\u003eDCC Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e with Athearn Quick Plug plug-and-play technology and 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 model.\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 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.\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 #9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs-delivered Amtrak Phase III paint scheme\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\u003eAs-built nose configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-chime forward-facing horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-number-specific antenna arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear marker lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear marker lights installed but not connected on DCC Ready model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled illuminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior with controls and seats\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\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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