HO GEN GP38-2 Locomotive, OHCR 'Anniversary' #2014
EMD GP38-2 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
By 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.
MODEL FEATURES:
- Coupler cut levers
- Trainline hose
- Full cab interior
- Windshield wipers
- Wire grab irons
- DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
- Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
- Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
- Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
- Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
- All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
- Minimum radius: 18”
- MU hoses
- See-through cab windows
- Walkway tread
- Lift rings
- Sander lines
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- LED Lighting for trouble free operation
- Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
- Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
- Accurately-painted and–printed paint schemes
- Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage
- All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
- Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
- Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
- Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
- Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
- All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
- CV chart included in the box
- Precision slow speed control
- Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
- Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:
- #4051 Ph.1 body with chicken wire radiator grilles and closely spaced radiator fans
- #4056 Ph.1 body with chicken wire radiator grilles and closely spaced radiator fans
- #4086 Ph. Ia. body with chicken wire radiator grilles widely spaced radiator fans, pilot stripes
CPKC FEATURES:
- Ex-SOO
- Mid-production body with corrugated grilles and standard fans
- Lit number boards and front class lights
- 3600 gallon fuel tank
- Stratolite beacon (Effect in DCC)
- Blomberg M trucks
- 3-chime horn
- Flush standard exhaust stacks
OHCR FEATURES:
- Front and rear ditch lights
- Narrow-spaced radiator fans
- Early Phase 1 body with chicken wire grilles
- 3-chime horn on bracket
- Non-Dynamic
ATSF FEATURES:
- Ex-TP&W
- Leslie 3-chime horn
- Phase-2 body with corrugated radiator grills
- Closely-spaced radiator fans
- Non-Dynamic
ATSF FEATURES:
- Ex-TP&W
- Leslie 3-chime horn
- Phase-2 body with corrugated radiator grills
- Closely-spaced radiator fans
- Non-Dynamic
BB FEATURES (#15 & #17):
- Ex-NS & Southern
- 5-chime horn mounted on the rea
- Ph. Ia. body w/ Chicken wire Radiator Grills
- Closely-spaced radiator fans
- Front and rear ditch lights
- Dynamic brakes
BB FEATURES:
- Nathan P3 horn
- Upper Gyralight in number board housing (Functions in DCC only)
- Dynamic Brakes
PC FEATURES:
- Leslie 3-chime horn
- Ph. Ia. body with Chicken wire Radiator Grilles
- Closely-spaced radiator fans
- Front and rear snow plows
- Dynamic Brakes