Athearn Genesis - HO Scale - EMD GP40P-2 Diesel Locomotive - 1st Time with Operating Number Boards & “Class Lights” - DCC Ready - Southern Pacific (UP) #7601 - Black/Red With White Lettering (Era: 1985+) (SKU 141-64836)
Available On: September 1, 2024
LEGENDARY LIVERIES
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, protofreelancing, 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?”
PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
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 engine 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.
GP40-2 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE
PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE
Southern Pacific
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 were 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.
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