Available at Athearn March 2006

Athearn Genesis F units now come with factory installed onboard sound and DCC decoder!
? Individual sound boards installed in both the A-unit and B-Unit.
? Sound units are compatible with both DCC and DC operations.
? In DC mode, you can program an MU lashup with lead unit only horn, bell and lights.
? In DC mode, all sound features are operated by a wireless handheld remote and NO additional control box is required to operate advanced sounds in DC operation.
? Six-button remote control allows control in the DC mode of the horn, bell, coupler crash, brake squeal, dynamic brake and brake air release.
? Additional DC mode programmable features allow for different bell and horn tones, coupler on/off, bell rate, directional lights on/off and volume control.
In DCC mode, all functions are NMRA compatible.
? Researched from the prototype to match specific units ? Genesis improved drive line
? Dynamically Balanced five pole skew wound motor and flywheels ? All windows glazed
? Body matches exact model and phase for prototype ? Directional constant lighting
? Separately applied photo etched metal and injection molded detail parts
? Cab interior