ATH-G65084 Athearn Genesis GP40-2L, Indiana Harbor Belt #4020 HO Scale DCC Ready

IHB FEATURES: 

• Painted over class lights
• Long hood-mounted horn
• Cab-mounted bell
• Removed plow
• Sinclair antenna
• 3600 Gallon fuel tank

The IHB acquired a few ex-CN GP40-2L's for local and road service in 2020. While the IHB modified the steps on the walkway sill, our model is a close representation and allows the modeler a great starting point for further modeling or to simply operate as is in this sharp scheme.

ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: 

#4020

• Dual rear headlight
• square EMD ditch lights
• modified truck side frames.

GP40-2 LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: 

• Coupler cut levers
• MU hoses
• Trainline hose
• See through cab windows
• Full cab interior
• Walkway tread
• Windshield wipers
• Lift rings
• Wire grab irons
• Sander lines
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
• McHenry^® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee^® compatible
• DCC-ready features Quick Plug^™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
• Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
• Accurately painted and printed paint schemes
• 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 all popular brands of track
• LED Lighting for realistic appearance
• Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
• Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage
• Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
• Minimum radius: 18"

PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

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.