Description
This is an Athearn G62844 HO Grand Trunk Western EMD GP9 Diesel Locomotive 4438.
GT Features:
All road numbers
Long hood forward
Canadian style handrails-Genesis exclusive
Long hood mounted bell
Canadian style Nathan K3 air horn
Winterization hatch
Cab sunshades
Sinclair antenna on cab roof
4438:
Phase 1 GP9 body
No dynamic brakes
4540, 4546:
Phase III body
No dynamic brakes
Peacock style hand brake
4558:
Phase III body
Dynamic brake
CN style spark arrestors
Peacock style hand brake
Worked on the Central Vermont for a while during the 60s
Locomotive Features:
Front and rear MU catch boxes with footboard
MU hoses
Trainline hose
Coupler cut levers
Drop steps unless noted
MU stands
“Nub” style walkway tread
Bell located behind the right front step
Fine-scale handrails for scale appearance
Wire grab irons
Lift rings
Windshield wipers
Full cab interior
See through cab windows
Etched metal radiator intake grilles and fan grilles
Two exhaust stacks and plates
Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks
Blomberg-B trucks with appropriate bearing caps
Sander lines
Speed recorder unless noted
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with both 8- and 9-pin connector
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately-painted and printed paint schemes
Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Incandescent bulbs for realistic appearance
Bidirectional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains constant
Heavy diecast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage
Replacement parts available
Minimum radius: 18”
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Athearn
Model Number: G62844
Road Name: Grand Trunk Western (GTW/CNAZ )
MSRP: $189.98
Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P12286005.
Trainz Product Id: 12286005
