{"product_id":"athg-1817","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP38-2 Atlanta \u0026 St. Andrews Bay ASAB #508 DCC Ready – ATHG-1817","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP38-2 – Atlanta \u0026amp; St. Andrews Bay #508 – DCC Ready\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring a distinctive Southern shortline locomotive to your HO scale railroad with the Athearn Genesis EMD GP38-2, decorated for the Atlanta \u0026amp; St. Andrews Bay Railroad (ASAB) #508. Featuring the railroad's attractive green and yellow paint scheme, this model represents one of two GP38-2 locomotives delivered new to the railroad in 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlanta \u0026amp; St. Andrews Bay Railroad began operations in 1906, connecting Panama City, Florida, with Dothan, Alabama. In 1973, the railroad purchased EMD GP38-2 locomotives #508 and #509 to modernize its diesel fleet. These units featured several distinctive details, including nose-mounted gyralights, cab beacons, early footboards, 3,200-gallon fuel tanks, and non-dynamic brake configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the railroad's acquisition by Genesee \u0026amp; Wyoming in 2005, locomotive #508 was eventually renumbered EARY #2014. Athearn's Genesis model captures its original ASAB appearance, making it an excellent choice for modeling Gulf Coast railroad operations during the 1970s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype-Specific ASAB Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs-delivered Atlanta \u0026amp; St. Andrews Bay appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen and yellow paint scheme with accurate ASAB lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose-mounted gyralight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab-mounted beacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-dynamic brake configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeslie 3-chime horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly\/mid-production body with chickenwire grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard radiator fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-correct 3,200-gallon fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAthearn Genesis Model Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlanta \u0026amp; St. Andrews Bay Railroad (ASAB) #508\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Ready with 21-pin NEM Quick Plug connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Genesis drivetrain with 5-pole skew-wound motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual precision-machined flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive and electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for improved traction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating class lights where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied wire grab irons and lift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior with see-through windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fillers, gauges, and breather pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry operating knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 contour wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum operating radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDCC Ready – No Factory Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis locomotive is the DCC Ready version and does not include a factory-installed DCC or sound decoder. It features Athearn's Quick Plug technology with a 21-pin NEM connector, allowing for installation of a compatible aftermarket DCC decoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Classic Gulf Coast Shortline Locomotive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its colorful ASAB paint scheme and distinctive prototype details, the GP38-2 #508 is a great addition to a Southern shortline roster. Whether handling local freight, switching industries, or working alongside other first- and second-generation diesels, this locomotive represents an interesting chapter in Florida and Alabama railroad history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn-genesis\"\u003eAthearn Genesis Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn\"\u003eAthearn Model Trains\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trains\"\u003eModel Trains Collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Athearn Genesis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607365554432,"sku":"ATHG-1817","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/ATHG-1831_A0_8X5XRHSZ_b1af58e3-e5cf-455e-8b82-1ee5b50142e2.jpg?v=1791925058","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/athg-1817","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}