LEGENDARY LIVERY

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 engines 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.

UP FEATURES:
Patched units with faded body colors
Large front plow
Lit number boards (effect in DCC)
Roof-mounted A/C
3600 gallon fuel tank
Ditch lights on both ends
Removed SP light package
Modified front L window
Late body with removed class lights and steam generator equipment

Two of the original three SP GP40P-2’s survived past the UP/SP merger of 1996. By this time, their paint was very worn and faded. Before their full UP repaints, they operated patched in UP numbers for a number of years.

ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:
#1373
Ex-SP 7601
Faded lettering
Short EMD front ditch lights
Roof-mounted bell
P3 horn on long hood

#1375
Ex-SP 7602
Ghosted lettering and paint
Tall EMD front ditch lights
Frame-mounted bell
K3 horn on long hood
Repainted battery box doors

FEATURES:
Coupler cut levers
Trainline and MU hoses
Drop steps unless noted
MU stands
“Nub” style walkway tread
Windshield wipers
Lift rings
Wire grab irons
Walkway tread
Sanding lines
Lit number boards
Lit class lights, if equipped
Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped
Bell placement & type per prototype
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes
Blomberg-B or Blomberg-M trucks with appropriate bearing caps
Speed recorder unless noted
See-through cab windows and full cab interior
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Etched metal fan grilles
Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted
Body-mounted 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
Minimum radius: 18″

PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:
Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment
Faded base colors matched to the prototype
Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust

LEGENDARY LIVERIES
What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”