{"product_id":"athg-1670","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase III #78 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1670","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecreate classic Amtrak Genesis-era passenger operations with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase III #78 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1670\u003c\/strong\u003e. This highly detailed Genesis model represents \u003cstrong\u003eAmtrak AMTK #78\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 succeeded the earlier P40DC and became a cornerstone of Amtrak's passenger locomotive fleet. Rated at \u003cstrong\u003e4,250 horsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e with a top speed of 100 mph, P42DC locomotives became a familiar sight nationwide, handling both short- and long-distance Amtrak passenger trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn recreates \u003cstrong\u003eAmtrak #78\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, 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 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 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 #78\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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