Athearn Genesis series delivered a new group EMD GP50 locomotives in a number of detail and paint variations in HO scale The EMD GP50 model was built between 1983 and 1985 with a roster of 278 locomotives. The production covered five railroads: AT&SF, BN, C&NW, MoPac, Frisco, and the Southern Railway...which also rostered the largest fleet with 90 locomotives. This production features six railroads and a number of additional paint and detail variations as you have come to expect from the Athearn Genesis line of products. Details for each model are specified below.
The GP50 models are offered in either standard DC or with Soundtraxx Tsunami DCC and Sound.
Note: These models fall under the Athearn Minimum Advertised Price Policy. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy and how it affects your purchase please feel free to contact me to help better explain.
*Take an additional 8% off prices shown** ** not valid on American Limited Models, Atlas, Broadway Limited, Kadee, Kato, Fox Valley Model, ScaleTrains, Trainworx, Walthers, any brass, books, consignment or sale items.
EMD GP50 Series Locomotive Features:
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with both 8- and 9-pin connector
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately-painted and -printed paint schemes
Coupler cut levers
MU hoses
Trainline hose
See through cab windows
Full cab interior
Walkway tread
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Windshield wipers
Lift rings
Wire grab irons
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
Sander lines
McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible
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 Code 55, 70, 75, 80, 83, and 100 rail
Incandescent bulbs for realistic appearance
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Sound equipped models also feature:
Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami sound
Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
Program a multiple unit (MU) lash-up with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
CV chart included
To order simply reply to this message or send an e-mail to brian@overlandhobbies.com with a list of model numbers you wish to order and your contact details such as name, address and phone number.
Missy, Jake and I look forward to your pre-orders and thank you so much for considering Overland Hobbies to deliver model products for you. You might also be interested in the new WalthersPROTO53' All-Purpose Well Cars in the modern TTX logo and small Florida East Coast hurricane logo schemes shown below. These cars will be a nice match with many of the locomotives shown below. Sincerely,
