Athearn Genesis G1414 HO Scale GP38-2 Union Pacific UP '1980s Version' 2165 DCC/Sound Diesel - Eight Axle Driver's Cab

Driver's Cab

and a rear spoiler

Front and rear LED lights

Machined steel ring and pinion gears

Engineers loved the new Joes because they were more reliable than the road's ancient boxcabs and much less stressful to operate

Athearn Genesis G1414 HO Scale GP38-2 Union Pacific UP '1980s Version' 2165 DCC/Sound Diesel - Eight Axle Driver's CabAthearn Genesis G1414 HO Scale GP38 2 Union Pacific UP '1980s Version' 2165 DCC Sound 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