{"product_id":"athg-1684","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Veterans #42 – DCC\/Sound – ATHG-1684","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate Amtrak's tribute to America's veterans with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Veterans #42 – DCC\/Sound – ATHG-1684\u003c\/strong\u003e. This highly detailed Genesis locomotive represents \u003cstrong\u003eAmtrak AMTK #42\u003c\/strong\u003e in its distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eVeterans commemorative paint scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with road-number-specific details and factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC and sound.\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. Athearn brings back the popular Amtrak Veterans #42 with its highly detailed Genesis P42DC model.\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. The model also features a detailed cab interior with appropriate controls and seats, newly tooled illuminated number boards, flexible rubber MU and trainline hoses, separately applied wire handrails, an exhaust stack, photo-etched metal radiator fan grille, and a highly detailed underframe with air tanks, air lines, air filter, and air dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis locomotive comes factory equipped with an onboard \u003cstrong\u003eSoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound decoder\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edual round speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e. It operates on both DC and DCC layouts, with engine, horn, and bell sounds available during DC operation and full sound, lighting, and control functions available in DCC mode. On DCC, the ditch lights alternate when the horn is activated, while the front and rear marker lights are independently controlled and directional.\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, quiet, 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 #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\u003eReturn of the popular Amtrak #42 Veterans unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-equipped DCC\/Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual round speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates on both DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine, horn, and bell sounds operate on DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DCC functions available in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMRA-compatible DCC functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow-speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable Configuration Values (CVs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU lashup capability with lead-unit-only horn, bell, and lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating front and rear marker lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarker lights independently controlled and directional in DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED headlights, ditch lights, and red marker lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDitch lights alternate when horn is activated in DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled illuminated number boards\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\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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