Guaranteed Pre-Order Deadline is October 31st 2026
After closing, you may still place a pre-order and we will attempt to acquire one for you.
Estimated Delivery Date Is: February 2028
Product Information:
Athearn Genesis HO GEN GP38-2 Locomotive, UP 'GP38N' #675
Union Pacific’s GP38N locomotives are modernized versions of the EMD GP38-2, rebuilt with computerized control systems, microprocessor-based electronics, and other reliability upgrades. Rather than being newly constructed, these locomotives originated primarily from GP38-2s inherited through predecessor railroads that became part of the Union Pacific system.
Model Features:
- DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
- Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
- Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
- Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes
- Minimum radius: 18”
- Trainline hose
- Windshield wipers
- MU hoses
- Sander lines
- Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
- Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
- All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
- LED Lighting for trouble free operation
- Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
- Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage
- Coupler cut levers
- Full cab interior
- Wire grab irons
- See-through cab windows
- Walkway tread
- Lift rings
GP38-2 Series Locomotive New Features:
- Operating Class Lights (Where equipped based on prototype)
- Operating Number boards (Where equipped based on prototype)
