GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive
Prototype Information
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 GP38’s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the GP38-2s prime mover drove an alternator which produced AC electrical current that was rectified to DC to power the four traction motors. Another major change for the GP38-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP38-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, helpers, snow fighting trains, and hump power. Many remain in service today.
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 BNSF “Heritage 1”
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 BNSF “Heritage 1” w/ DCC & Sound
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Florida East Coast “Hurricane Scheme” w/ DCC & Sound
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Louisville & Nashville w/ DCC & Sound
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Milwaukee Road
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Milwaukee Road “Billboard” w/ DCC & Sound
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Milwaukee Road w/ DCC & Sound
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Norfolk Southern w/ DCC & Sound
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Southern Pacific “ex HLCX”
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Southern Pacific “ex HLCX” w/ DCC & Sound
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Union Pacific “Shield on Cab”
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Union Pacific “Silver Trucks”
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Union Pacific “Silver Trucks” w/ DCC & Sound
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