Athearn Genesis G1383 HO Scale GP38-2 CP 'Multimark' 3066 DC Clear Body - MT extremely durable front and rear

extremely durable front and rear bumper system

more consistent platform for reliable camber

Precision hex hardware throughout

375 Ratio for AR44 axles

One of the first successful AC traction motor-equipped locomotives

Athearn Genesis G1383 HO Scale GP38-2 CP 'Multimark' 3066 DC Clear Body - MT extremely durable front and rearAthearn Genesis G1383 HO Scale GP38 2 CP 'Multimark' 3066 DC 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 GP38s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the GP38 2s prime mover drove an alternator which produced