{"product_id":"athearn-ho-gen-gp38-2-locomotive-cnw-4600","title":"Athearn HO GEN GP38-2 Locomotive, CNW #4600","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chicago and North Western Railway (CNW) operated a fleet of EMD GP38-2 four-axle, 2,000-horsepower diesel-electric locomotives that became dependable performers in all types of service, including transfer runs, industrial switching, and yard assignments. Among the most notable were a group of 35 GP38-2s, numbered 4600–4634, built by EMD in late 1979. These locomotives had originally been ordered by the financially troubled Chicago, Rock Island \u0026amp; Pacific Railroad (RI), but following the railroad’s collapse, the order was diverted and the units were delivered to the CNW. These 35 locomotives were unique within the CNW fleet because they were the only GP38-2s that the railroad acquired new from EMD. Other CNW GP38-2s were obtained secondhand during the 1990s through purchases and leasing arrangements, making the former Rock Island order a distinctive and historically significant part of the CNW roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotive became the GP38-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine in 1972. Unlike the GP38’s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the GP38-2s prime mover drove an alternator which produced AC electrical current that was rectified to DC to power the four traction motors. Another major change for the GP38-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP38-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, helpers, snow fighting trains, and hump power. Many remain in service today\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, \u0026amp; breather pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately-painted and –printed paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrainline hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSander lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Lighting for trouble free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging securely holds the model for safe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGP38-2 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE NEW FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOperating Class Lights (Where equipped based on prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOperating Number boards (Where equipped based on prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers for optimal sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound units operate in both DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV chart included in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect starting point for adding grime and rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFaded base colors matched to the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#2026:\u003c\/b\u003e Ex-NS, Nathan 5-chime horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#2010:\u003c\/b\u003e Ex-NS, Nathan 5-chime horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#2011:\u003c\/b\u003e Ex-NS, Nathan 5-chime 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manifold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#7321:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue with yellow “tiger stripes” on front and rear, Leslie 3-chime horn (standard manifold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#201:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-dynamic brake hatch, Nathan 5-chime horn, Jay L. 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