Athearn Genesis G1383 HO Scale GP38-2 CP 'Multimark' 3066 DC Clear Body - MT Athearn Genesis G71807 HO Scale

Athearn Genesis G71807 HO Scale GP38-2 CSX 2721 DCC & Sound

Published monthly since 1982

headlight and window glazing

One of the first successful AC traction motor-equipped locomotives

Gem Models is one of the first genuinely "old school" pioneer importers of brass models

Athearn Genesis G1383 HO Scale GP38-2 CP 'Multimark' 3066 DC Clear Body - MT Athearn Genesis G71807 HO ScaleAthearn 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