{"product_id":"athg-1820","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale Burlington Northern GP38-2 BN #2325 - W\/DCC \u0026 Sound - ATHG-1820","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto mb-1 long-desc-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"consumerWebCopyDiv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-wrapper-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container product-detail p-tile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-5 product-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content py-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane active fs-14 lh-20\" id=\"product-detail\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003eAfter the BN-Frisco merger of 1980, many Frisco diesel locomotives were painted into BN colors fairly quickly. When repainted, they retained many of the features such as the Leslie 5-chime horn, front class lights, and nose gyralight. Many would soldier on into the BNSF era losing their roof top beacons and nose gyralights in favor of ditch lights and nose mounted headlights.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-wrapper-b\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-and-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row product-attributes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 value content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 mt-md-2 long-desc-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto mb-1 long-desc-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"consumerWebCopyDiv\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEMD GP38-2 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotive became the GP38-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine in 1972. Unlike the GP38’s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the GP38-2s prime mover drove an alternator which produced AC electrical current that was rectified to DC to power the four traction motors. Another major change for the GP38-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP38-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, helpers, snow fighting trains, and hump power. Many remain in service today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto mb-1 long-desc-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"modelFeatures\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEMD GP38-2 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Class Lights (Where equipped based on prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrainline hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, \u0026amp; breather pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSander lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Lighting for trouble free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately-painted and –printed paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging securely holds the model for safe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers for optimal sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound units operate in both DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV chart included in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"roadspecFeatures\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#2316\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDynamic brake with square paper air filter box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#2325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDynamic brake with square paper air filter box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#2333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDynamic brake with square paper air filter box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#9562\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThin white frame stripe, removed front plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#9564\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThick white frame stripe, small front EMD plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#9567\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThin white frame stripe, removed front plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"roadFeatures\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-sm-12 pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBN FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx-SLSF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-production body with corrugated grilles and standard fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLit number boards and front class lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose gyralight (Effect in DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3600 gallon fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStratolite beacon (Effect in DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlomberg B trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeslie 5-chime horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush standard exhaust stacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-sm-12 pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSP FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate Phase body with corrugated grilles and Q fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990s Appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoved Class lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan P3 Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoved SP front and rear light packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLit number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStratolite Beacon (Effect in DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified “L” Window Cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-sm-12 pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eASAB FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs-delivered appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose gyralight (Effect in DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-Dynamic Brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab beacon (Effect in DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeslie 3-Chime horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly\/mid-body with chickenwire grilles and standard fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-sm-12 pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCEIX FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs-delivered appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLit class lights and number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear “weed cutter” plows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeslie 3-chime horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly\/mid-body with chickenwire grilles and standard fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIC FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx-GM\u0026amp;O\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan P5 horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Phase 1 body with chicken wire grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidely-spaced radiator fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-Dynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Athearn Genesis GP38-2 Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more road numbers or paint schemes? 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