{"product_id":"athg-1683","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase VII #174 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1683","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring Amtrak's newest locomotive appearance to your HO Scale passenger fleet with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase VII #174 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1683\u003c\/strong\u003e. This highly detailed Genesis model represents \u003cstrong\u003eAmtrak AMTK #174\u003c\/strong\u003e wearing the striking \u003cstrong\u003ePhase VII paint scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining a modern Amtrak appearance with Athearn's highly detailed Genesis P42DC platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE P42DC became one of the most recognizable locomotives in Amtrak's nationwide passenger fleet. Rated at \u003cstrong\u003e4,250 horsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e with a top speed of 100 mph, the P42DC has served on 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. Athearn also notes that Phase VII units #82 and #174 mark the first time these locomotives have been offered in HO Scale in the Phase VII scheme. 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.\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 for smooth and reliable operation. A completely redesigned die-cast frame provides excellent 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\u003eFirst time offered in HO Scale in Phase VII by Athearn\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\u003eNewly tooled illuminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting including operating ditch lights and red marker lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear marker lights installed but not connected on DCC Ready model\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 gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheel contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely redesigned die-cast frame for superior 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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