{"product_id":"athg-1891","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP15-1 Norfolk Southern NS #1440 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1891","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a highly detailed former Conrail diesel to your Norfolk Southern roster with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP15-1 Norfolk Southern NS #1440 – DCC Ready – ATHG-1891\u003c\/strong\u003e. Following the 1998 division of Conrail, Norfolk Southern acquired 58 former Conrail GP15-1 locomotives. These versatile four-axle diesels continued working in switching, local freight, and secondary service, making them an excellent choice for recreating Norfolk Southern operations during the Conrail transition era and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis recreates \u003cstrong\u003eNorfolk Southern NS #1440\u003c\/strong\u003e with road-number-specific details including a \u003cstrong\u003ecab signal box and rear grab irons\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additional Norfolk Southern features include class lights, a Leslie RS3L horn mounted on a low-profile bracket, front and rear ditch lights, and Blomberg B trucks. Extensive Genesis detailing includes operating number boards, a full cab interior, coupler cut levers, trainline and MU hoses, windshield wipers, wire grab irons, walkway tread, lift rings, sander lines, and fine-scale handrails.\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 heavy die-cast frame provides additional traction and pulling power, while body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers and RP25 wheel contours provide dependable performance. This model is \u003cstrong\u003eDCC Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e with Quick Plug plug-and-play technology and a 21-pin NEM connector for installation of a compatible aftermarket decoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAthearn Genesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMD GP15-1 Diesel Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorfolk Southern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Number: NS #1440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormer Conrail GP15-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-pin NEM decoder connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-number-specific detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab signal box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeslie RS3L horn on low-profile bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlomberg B trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers, trainline hose, and MU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons, lift rings, windshield wipers, and sander lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, gauges, and breather pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting\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 and electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheel contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1991 to Present Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately painted and printed\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-emd-gp15-1-locomotives\"\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP15-1 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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