Athearn Genesis G1397 HO Scale GP38-2 Union Pacific UP 'Modern Version' 578 DC Western & Atlantic Dual machined-brass flywheels

Dual machined-brass flywheels

32P Spur and Steel Internal Gears

55" Stamped Steel Beadlock Wheels with Lug Nuts

Opens from underneath without removing body

Fast Mode – Auto-leveling with more aggressive flight angles and one-button flips

Athearn Genesis G1397 HO Scale GP38-2 Union Pacific UP 'Modern Version' 578 DC Western & Atlantic Dual machined-brass flywheelsAthearn Genesis G1397 HO Scale GP38 2 Union Pacific UP 'Modern Version' 578 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