Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 BNSF #2732 Phase IIB - DCC/Sound

Expand your modern BNSF Railway locomotive fleet with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 BNSF #2732. This premium HO scale diesel locomotive recreates a former Burlington Northern GP39-2 in BNSF service, featuring the distinctive Phase IIB body, prototype-specific exterior equipment, and factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound.

Featuring a cab-mounted headlight, corrugated radiator grilles, Q-style cooling fans, front and rear ditch lights, and a large exhaust stack, BNSF #2732 captures the appearance of a late-production EMD GP39-2. Athearn Genesis combines these railroad-specific details with realistic LED lighting, precision mechanical engineering, and dual cube speakers for authentic model railroad operation.

BNSF #2732 - Former Burlington Northern EMD GP39-2

In 1981, Burlington Northern purchased 40 late-production EMD GP39-2 locomotives. These four-axle road switchers incorporated updated body designs and provided efficient diesel power for freight service throughout the railroad's system.

Following the 1995 merger of Burlington Northern and Santa Fe, the GP39-2 fleet became part of BNSF Railway. Many former Burlington Northern locomotives continued operating in their original paint schemes before eventually receiving BNSF corporate colors.

During the late 2010s, BNSF began repainting additional GP39-2 locomotives, with these versatile units continuing to serve in local freight, industrial switching, and yard assignments.

Athearn Genesis reproduces BNSF #2732 with its Phase IIB body configuration and road-number-specific cab-mounted headlight, distinguishing it from other GP39-2 locomotives in the same production series.

Prototype-Specific BNSF #2732 Features

• Authentic BNSF Railway paint scheme and lettering
• Phase IIB EMD GP39-2 locomotive body
• Former Burlington Northern locomotive configuration
• Cab-mounted front headlight specific to BNSF #2732
• Corrugated radiator grilles
• Q-style radiator cooling fans
• Large locomotive exhaust stack
• Front and rear ditch lights
• Removed class lights matching the prototype
• Nose-mounted electronic brake equipment
• Electronic bell detail
• Illuminated locomotive number boards
• Detailed Blomberg trucks and underbody equipment
• Prototype-appropriate exterior detailing

Factory-Installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound

The Athearn Genesis BNSF GP39-2 #2732 comes factory-equipped with a SoundTraxx Tsunami2 digital sound decoder and dual cube speakers, providing realistic diesel locomotive sounds and advanced digital operating capabilities without requiring an aftermarket decoder installation.

• Factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound decoder
• Dual cube speakers for detailed sound reproduction
• Realistic diesel engine, horn, and bell sounds
• Compatible with conventional DC and DCC layouts
• Engine, horn, and bell sounds available during DC operation
• Full digital functions with a compatible DCC command system
• NMRA-compatible DCC operation
• Precision slow-speed locomotive control
• Programmable Configuration Values (CVs)
• Multiple-unit locomotive consist programming
• Realistic LED locomotive lighting

Premium Athearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2 Features

Athearn Genesis locomotives combine exceptional detailing with a precision drivetrain engineered for smooth, reliable HO scale railroad operations.

• Highly detailed HO scale (1:87) diesel locomotive construction
• Five-pole skew-wound motor with precision-machined flywheels
• Multi-link drivetrain with all-wheel drive
• All-wheel electrical pickup for dependable operation
• Heavy die-cast frame for improved traction and pulling power
• LED locomotive lighting and illuminated number boards
• Factory-installed wire grab irons, lift rings, and windshield wipers
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails and detailed walkway tread
• Etched metal fan grilles
• Detailed cab interior with see-through windows
• Realistic fuel tank components, fuel gauges, and breather pipes
• Detailed trainline hoses, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers
• Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers
• RP25 wheel contours for compatibility with popular HO scale track systems
• Minimum recommended operating radius of 18 inches

Model Modern BNSF Freight and Switching Operations

The EMD GP39-2 is an excellent choice for HO scale layouts representing contemporary BNSF Railway operations. Its four-axle configuration and mid-horsepower design make it suitable for local freight trains, industrial switching, yard transfers, and multiple-unit diesel locomotive consists.

BNSF #2732 represents the later Phase IIB GP39-2 body with former Burlington Northern heritage, making it especially appealing to modelers recreating modern BNSF locomotive fleets.

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Athearn Genesis GP39-2 BNSF #2732 Specifications

• Manufacturer: Athearn Genesis
• SKU: ATHG-1983
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Locomotive: EMD GP39-2
• Railroad: BNSF Railway
• Reporting Mark: BNSF
• Road Number: 2732
• Prototype Heritage: Former Burlington Northern
• Body Configuration: Phase IIB
• Radiator Grilles: Corrugated
• Cooling Fans: Q Fans
• Headlight: Cab-Mounted Front Headlight
• Control: DC / DCC
• Factory Sound Decoder: SoundTraxx Tsunami2
• Speakers: Dual Cube Speakers
• Lighting: LED
• Wheel Arrangement: B-B
• Minimum Radius: 18 Inches
• Recommended Era: 2010–Present

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