{"product_id":"athg-1981","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Santa Fe ATSF #3655 - DCC\/Sound – ATHG-1981","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Santa Fe ATSF #3655 - DCC\/Sound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate the unmistakable appearance and sounds of classic Santa Fe diesel power with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Santa Fe ATSF #3655\u003c\/strong\u003e. This premium four-axle diesel locomotive represents an early Phase I EMD GP39-2 road switcher, featuring authentic Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway paint and lettering, prototype-specific exterior detailing, and factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with a rear-mounted fuel tank, large front anticlimber, Stratolite cab beacon, Leslie 3-chime horn, and switcher-style walkway steps, ATSF #3655 captures the distinctive appearance of Santa Fe's original GP39-2 fleet. Athearn Genesis combines these details with precision mechanical engineering, LED lighting, and dual cube speakers for realistic HO scale model railroad operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSanta Fe ATSF #3655 EMD GP39-2 Prototype History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Electro-Motive Division GP39-2 was produced between 1974 and 1984 as a four-axle diesel-electric road switcher. Powered by a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 prime mover producing 2,300 horsepower, the GP39-2 offered a fuel-efficient alternative to larger road locomotives while providing the versatility needed for freight and switching assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSanta Fe was one of the largest purchasers of the GP39-2. Initially acquired for fast freight service, these locomotives eventually became familiar sights on local freight trains, industrial branches, and road-switching assignments throughout the Santa Fe system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis reproduces ATSF #3655 in its early Phase I configuration, making it an excellent choice for modelers depicting Santa Fe freight operations before the railroad's later GP39-2u rebuilding program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrototype-Specific Santa Fe ATSF #3655 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway paint scheme and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Phase I EMD GP39-2 locomotive body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear-mounted fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge front anticlimber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStratolite cab beacon with DCC lighting effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitcher-style walkway steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-specific Leslie 3-chime locomotive horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall EMD front plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated locomotive number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Blomberg trucks and underbody equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic railroad-specific exterior detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFactory-Installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis Santa Fe GP39-2 ATSF #3655\u003c\/strong\u003e comes factory-equipped with a SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder and dual cube speakers, delivering realistic locomotive audio and advanced digital operating capabilities without requiring aftermarket sound installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers for enhanced locomotive sound reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic diesel engine, horn, and bell sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with conventional DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine, horn, and bell sounds available during DC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull digital functions with compatible DCC control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMRA-compatible DCC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow-speed locomotive control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable Configuration Values (CVs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple-unit locomotive consist programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported DCC lighting effects, including the Stratolite cab beacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Athearn Genesis HO Scale Locomotive Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis locomotives are designed for model railroaders seeking detailed construction, smooth operation, and dependable pulling performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed HO scale (1:87) diesel locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole skew-wound motor with precision-machined flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-link drivetrain with all-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for improved traction and pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic LED locomotive lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed wire grab irons, lift rings, and windshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails and detailed walkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior with see-through windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic fuel tank components, air lines, and MU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed coupler cut levers and trainline hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheel contours for compatibility with popular HO scale track systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended operating radius of 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Authentic Santa Fe Freight and Switching Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD GP39-2 is an excellent choice for HO scale layouts representing Santa Fe Railway operations from the mid-1970s through the early 1990s. Its four-axle configuration makes it suitable for local freight trains, yard transfers, industrial switching, and multiple-unit locomotive consists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the later Santa Fe GP39-2u rebuilds, ATSF #3655 represents an original Phase I GP39-2 configuration, making it especially appealing to model railroaders recreating earlier Santa Fe diesel fleets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn-genesis-ho-scale-emd-gp39-2-locomotives\"\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e to expand your roster with more Santa Fe, BNSF, and other railroad paint schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our premium \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn-genesis\"\u003eAthearn Genesis collection\u003c\/a\u003e for detailed diesel locomotives and rolling stock, or discover more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn\"\u003eAthearn model trains\u003c\/a\u003e at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis GP39-2 Santa Fe ATSF #3655 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athearn Genesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATHG-1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMD GP39-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReporting Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATSF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3655\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Phase I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leslie 3-Chime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC \/ DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Sound Decoder:\u003c\/strong\u003e SoundTraxx Tsunami2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Cube Speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e LED with DCC Beacon Effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShop Athearn Genesis HO Scale Diesel Locomotives at Fusion Scale Hobbies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Santa Fe ATSF #3655 with DCC\/Sound to your locomotive fleet and recreate authentic Santa Fe railroad operations. 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