Description
HO Scale GP15-1 Diesel Locomotive FCEN 713  a four-axle diesel-electric switcher from the Athearn Genesis GP15 series. Built by EMD between 1976 and 1982, the GP15-1 was designed as an economical yard and light-road locomotive, and this HO model captures that heritage with road-number specificity for FCEN 713, making it a solid choice for prototypical yard work on modern HO layouts.
Designed to run smoothly out of the box, this model features a DCC-ready Quick Plug 21-pin interface, LED lighting, a full cab interior with see-through cab windows, and detailed touches like scaled handrails and fuel-tank details. The Genesis driveline uses a 5-pole motor with precision flywheels and all-wheel drive for quiet, reliable operation on HO tracks, supported by a heavy die-cast frame for extra traction. Road-number specific detailing includes FCEN’s edition features such as a low-cab Nathan K3 horn on 713. Minimum radius is 18 inches, with 22 inches recommended for best performance on curves.
