Train Tuesday 05/06/25: Athearn Genesis EMD GP40-2, GP40P-2 and GP40-2L Locomotives

NEW ATHEARN GENESIS GP40-2 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. Now these Athearn Genesis models feature new tooling and new lighting features! All models feature illuminated number boards and class lights where based on the prototype. Tsunami2 equipped GP40-2L models include illuminated red, white and green class lights. Brand new tooling is included with DTI locomotives 422 and 424 which now includes the xenon beacon with bracket and CSX models now include rear slug connection boxes. LIGHTING FEATURE FUNCTIONS FOR TSUNAMI2 GP40-2 MODELS Number boards = F24 Class lights = F25 LIGHTING FEATURE FUNCTIONS FOR TSUNAMI2 GP40-2L MODELS Number boards = F24 Class lights (white) = F25 Class lights (red) = F21 Class lights (green) = F22 For the PDF Announcement on the Athearn Genesis GP40-2, please select: https://www.athearn.com/on/demandware... To see this run of the Athearn GP40P-2s: https://www.athearn.com/search?q=gp40... To see this run of the Athearn Genesis GP40-2s: https://www.athearn.com/search?q=gp40... To see this run of the Athearn Genesis GP40-2Ls: https://www.athearn.com/search?q=GP40...