Railway Modeling News
Athearn (HO)
Overview
- The company has announced a brand new "Genesis" locomotive, the EMD GP38-2. It will initially be produced in three US roads and Canadian National. The CN units will feature the Canadian safety cab, short blower housing and "ladder" style steps. There are DC-only and factory-installed DCC/sound ("Tsunami") options. For full details see the Athearn announcement.
- The delayed "Genesis" EMD SD70M-2 locomotives are now shipping. I should have a couple spare. They are listed here.
EMD GP38-2(W) Locomotive
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The following DC-only locomotives are due for November delivery:-
EMD GP38-2(W), CN #4769, red/blk, stripes
EMD GP38-2(W), CN #4775, red/blk, stripes
EMD GP38-2(W), CN #4789, red/blk, stripes
EMD GP38-2(W), CN #4809, red/blk, stripes
The following DCC/sound locomotives are due for November delivery:-
EMD GP38-2(W), CN #4769, red/blk, stripes
EMD GP38-2(W), CN #4775, red/blk, stripes
EMD GP38-2(W), CN #4789, red/blk, stripes
EMD GP38-2(W), CN #4809, red/blk, stripes
Ordering
The pre-order deadline for these locomotives is February 16th. You may order the US roads by email.
All the above locomotives can be seen together near the top of New Products.
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