{"product_id":"athg-1991","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Wisconsin \u0026 Southern WAMX #3947 Phase I - DCC\/Sound – ATHG-1991","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3947 - DCC\/Sound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring authentic Wisconsin regional railroad operations to your HO scale layout with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis EMD GP39-2 Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3947\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring the railroad's distinctive red-and-gray paint scheme and factory-installed \u003cstrong\u003eSoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e, this highly detailed four-axle diesel locomotive combines prototype-specific accuracy with the smooth-running performance of Athearn's premium Genesis series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson GP39-2 in Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern service, WAMX #3947 features an early Phase I body, revised D\u0026amp;H-style walkway and fuel tank, roof-mounted air conditioning, Nathan 3-chime horn, and front and rear ditch lights. Its standard Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern paint scheme and distinctive non-standard number board font distinguish it from the commemorative 35th Anniversary locomotive WAMX #3928.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Railroad GP39-2 WAMX #3947\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Railroad (WSOR)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a regional freight railroad known for its recognizable red-and-gray locomotive fleet and extensive freight operations throughout Wisconsin. Its locomotives serve agricultural customers, manufacturing facilities, industrial shippers, and interchange connections with larger railroad networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWisconsin \u0026amp; Southern acquired two former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson EMD GP39-2 locomotives through WAMX. These four-axle road switchers retained distinctive characteristics of their original D\u0026amp;H construction, including specialized walkway and fuel tank arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile WAMX #3928 received a special Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern 35th Anniversary paint scheme, \u003cstrong\u003eWAMX #3947 wears the railroad's standard red-and-gray colors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Athearn also reproduces its unusual number board lettering, an important detail for model railroaders who appreciate accurate road-number-specific locomotive features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally manufactured between 1974 and 1984, the EMD GP39-2 used a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine producing approximately 2,300 horsepower. Its four-axle configuration provided the flexibility needed for local freight, industrial switching, and regional railroad operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3947 Prototype-Specific Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern standard red-and-gray paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate WAMX reporting marks and road number 3947\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-specific non-standard number board font\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Phase I EMD GP39-2 locomotive body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormer Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson locomotive configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled revised D\u0026amp;H-style walkway and fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnion Pacific-style front plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoved class lights matching the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan 3-chime locomotive horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof-mounted air conditioning unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Blomberg trucks and underbody equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated locomotive number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-appropriate exterior details\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 Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern GP39-2 #3947\u003c\/strong\u003e comes factory-equipped with a SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder and dual cube speakers, delivering realistic diesel locomotive audio and advanced digital control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis model operates on both conventional DC and DCC layouts. Engine, horn, and bell sounds are available during DC operation, while a compatible DCC system provides access to full sound, lighting, and programmable locomotive functions.\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 detailed diesel locomotive audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with conventional DC and DCC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiesel engine, horn, and bell sounds available on DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull digital sound and lighting functions in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMRA-compatible DCC functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow-speed motor control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigurable sound, lighting, and operating functions through CV programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple-unit locomotive consisting capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable lead-unit-only horn, bell, and lighting operation for MU consists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed LED locomotive lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tsunami2 sound system enhances Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern local freight and switching operations with realistic engine sounds, horn signals, and bell operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Athearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis locomotives combine detailed prototype research with precision mechanical engineering to deliver dependable HO scale 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 current collection\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 locomotive 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed walkway tread and drop steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows with detailed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank fillers, gauges, and breather pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrainline hoses, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheel contours for 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 Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Regional Freight Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD GP39-2 is an excellent choice for HO scale layouts representing Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Railroad operations during the modern era. Its four-axle configuration and mid-horsepower diesel engine make it well suited for local freight trains, industrial switching, yard transfers, and regional freight assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWAMX #3947 is especially appealing to model railroaders recreating Wisconsin railroading, former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson locomotives in later service, or contemporary regional railroad operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts standard red-and-gray paint scheme provides a realistic companion to the special 35th Anniversary WAMX #3928 locomotive, allowing model railroaders to recreate a varied Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern diesel fleet.\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 for more Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern, Blue Ridge Southern, Union Pacific, BNSF, and Santa Fe models in available DCC Ready and DCC\/Sound configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our premium \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn-genesis\"\u003eAthearn Genesis collection\u003c\/a\u003e for detailed locomotives and rolling stock, or discover additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn\"\u003eAthearn model trains\u003c\/a\u003e at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis GP39-2 Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3947 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-1991\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 Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Railroad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReporting Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAMX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3947\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Standard Red and Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber Boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Standard Font\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Phase I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalkway and Fuel Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revised D\u0026amp;H Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nathan 3-Chime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Conditioning Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDitch Lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front and Rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e UP-Style Front Plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass Lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC \/ DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrucks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blomberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010–Present\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 Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3947 DCC\/Sound locomotive to your model railroad fleet. 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