Athearn Genesis G64935 HO Scale GP40P-2 Southern Pacific “Speed” SP 7600 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.

By the mid-1980’s, SP had discontinued their commute service in the Bay Area between San Jose and San Francisco, CA in favor of the newly organized CalTrain. Since new CalTrain power was purchased, SP in turn converted some of the older commute motive power to freight service. All three GP40P-2’s was renumbered into 7600-7602, received larger fuel tanks, and had their steam generators removed. Still retaining their full front SP light package, these units received rebuilt front cab windows, which became common practice during this time. By 1994, only one unit was repainted into SP’s “Speed Lettering” scheme, 7600. This unit would eventually be sold off and rebuilt by Indiana Harbor Belt, while the other two remained in UP’s Road switcher fleet.

FEATURES:

Lit number boards (effect in DCC)
3600 gallon fuel tank
Large front plow
Roof-mounted A/C and bell
Modified front L window
P3 horn
Late body with removed class lights and steam generator equipment
#7600

Speed letter repaint
Roof-mounted beacon (effect in DCC)
Front ditch lights
Removed SP light package
Moved horn to long hood
80’s Version – Full SP front light package (Gyra light and red warning light effect in DCC)

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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