Athearn Genesis G1420 HO Scale GP38-2 Norfolk Southern NS 5013 DCC/Sound Lipo Battery competing for the Trans America

competing for the Trans America racing title

19" (970 mm)

Plastruct Model Parts 91651 PS-125 O Scale Scalloped Edge Tile

glued (12-spoke chrome wheels

9" NR01 1/10 Scale Crawler Beadlock Wheels Chrome

Athearn Genesis G1420 HO Scale GP38-2 Norfolk Southern NS 5013 DCC/Sound Lipo Battery competing for the Trans AmericaAthearn Genesis G1420 HO Scale GP38 2 Norfolk Southern NS 5013 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 alternator