{"product_id":"athg-1692","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase IV Heritage #164 – DCC\/Sound – ATHG-1692","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate Amtrak history with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale GE P42DC Amtrak Phase IV Heritage #164 – DCC\/Sound – ATHG-1692\u003c\/strong\u003e. This highly detailed Genesis locomotive represents \u003cstrong\u003eAmtrak AMTK #164\u003c\/strong\u003e wearing its eye-catching \u003cstrong\u003ePhase IV Heritage paint scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with road-number-specific modern details and factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmtrak has decorated several locomotives in special heritage and commemorative schemes celebrating milestones throughout the railroad's history. Amtrak #164 carries the Phase IV Heritage scheme, recreating one of Amtrak's classic paint designs on a modern GE P42DC. Athearn notes that this release marks the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Phase IV Heritage #164 offered in the Genesis line\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 \u003cstrong\u003e100 mph\u003c\/strong\u003e, the P42DC has been used extensively on short- and long-distance passenger trains throughout the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn recreates \u003cstrong\u003eAmtrak #164\u003c\/strong\u003e with its road-number-specific \u003cstrong\u003ePTC antenna farm featuring the distinctive “box” platform\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Genesis 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 extensive underframe detailing.\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. The ditch lights alternate when the horn is activated in DCC, 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 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 #164\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmtrak Phase IV Heritage paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Phase IV Heritage #164 offered in the Athearn Genesis line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-number-specific PTC antenna farm with “box” platform\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 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\u003eScaled from prototype drawings, measurements, photographs, and other resources\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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