Athearn Genesis G64930 HO Scale GP40-2 “Stealth Gray” CSXT 6441 DCC & Sound

By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. One of the most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engines in 1972. These locomotives were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP40-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, and helper service. Many remain in service today.

During the late 1980’s, CSX Transportation modified many of their GP40-2’s into “slug mothers” that powered RDMT (CSX term, short for Road-Mate) road slugs. The “slug” is a term used for (in most cases) a secondary locomotive that has a removed/deactivated engine but kept it’s traction motors. The “mother” unit at slow speeds can produce enough power to provide electric current to other traction motors using the same amount of fuel consumption. The ‘” mother” and “slug” combination can provide the power of two locomotives using a single diesel powered unit. CSX liked the results, and modified many older GP30 and GP35’s into road slugs, retaining their cab controls so that they could still be operated in lead position, but without the noise from the prime mover.

FEATURES:

Newly tooled rear slug connection boxes
Large front anticlimber
Mid production with corrugated grilles
Body-mounted side bell
Chessie/CSX style front rock plow
K5 horn
Lit class lights and number boards (effect in DCC)

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“Stealth” repaint
Q radiator fans
“Mail slot” battery box doors
Large exhaust silencer
Nose toilet hatch

Coupler cut levers
Trainline and MU hoses
Drop steps unless noted
MU stands
“Nub” style walkway tread
Windshield wipers
Lift rings
Wire grab irons
Walkway tread
Sanding lines
Lit number boards
Lit class lights, if equipped
Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped
Bell placement & type per prototype
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes
Blomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing caps
Speed recorder unless noted
See-through cab windows and full cab interior
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Etched metal fan grilles
Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted
Body-mounted McHenry® scale knuckle couplers – Kadee® compatible
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
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
Minimum radius: 18”
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