Athearn Genesis G13345 HO Scale EMD GP15-1 Rock Island Rail RILX 1106 DCC

The EMD GP15-1 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between June 1976 and March 1982. Intended to provide an alternative to the rebuilding programs that many railroads were applying to their early road switchers, it is generally employed as a yard switcher or light road switcher. A total of 310 units were built for American railroads. A number of GP15-1s remain in service today for yard work and light road duty.

EMD built 28 examples of a variant, the GP15T, between October 1982 and April 1983. It was a very close cousin to the GP15-1, but used a turbocharger in order to generate more power from a smaller engine.

An old, once-familiar paint scheme is back today in the form of a Class 3 railroad based out of Sumner, Mississippi. Started in 2017, a group purchased the rights to use the original colors and logos, operating as the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad LLC (reporting marks RILX). They recently purchased an ex-CNW GP15-1 and painted it up in the bright blue and white scheme with the large Rock Island “R” on the sides. This offering is officially approved by Rock Island Rail.

What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”

FEATURES:

Ex-CNW 4411
Relocated bell to frame
M-3 Horn
UP-style front plow
Sinclair and Can style antennas
Front and rear ditch lights
Artwork approved by Rock Island Rail
Operating Class Lights (DCC only)
Operating Number boards
Coupler cut levers
MU hoses
Trainline hose
See-through cab windows
Full cab interior
Walkway tread
Windshield wipers
Lift rings
Wire grab irons
Sander lines
DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
LED Lighting for trouble free operation
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage
Minimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”
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