Athearn G68086 - GP38-2 EJ&E #702
EJE Features:
- Phase Ib with narrow spaced radiator fans and chicken wire radiator grilles
- Standard range dynamic brake
- Xenon strobe, effect with DCC+Sound version
- Firecracker antennas
- “Mushroom” vent on cab roof
- Long hood mounted 3-chime air horn on bracket
- Underframe mounted bell
- Detailed 2600 gallon fuel tank with vertical sight glass
- Blomberg-B trucks with leaf springs and Hyatt bearings
- All-weather windows on both sides of cab
- Post-delivery “in-service” appearance with handrail verticals and step edges painted safety yellow.
Locomotive Features:
- Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
- DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
- Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
- Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes
- Coupler cut levers
- MU hoses
- Trainline hose
- See through cab windows
- Full cab interior
- Walkway tread
- Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
- Windshield wipers
- Lift rings
- Wire grab irons
- Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
- Sander lines
- McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible
- Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
- All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
- All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- LED Lighting for realistic appearance
- Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
- Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage
Prototype Specific Information:
By 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 locomotive in 1972. Unlike the GP38’s prime mover, 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.
Specs:
Axles: 4
DCC: DCC Ready 21-Pin Harness
Lighted: LED
Prototype Manufacturer: Electro Motive Division
Sound: No