Athearn Genesis HO Scale Wisconsin & Southern WAMX #3928 EMD GP39-2 35th Anniversary Locomotive

Bring a distinctive piece of modern Wisconsin railroad history to your layout with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale Wisconsin & Southern WAMX #3928 EMD GP39-2 diesel locomotive. Featuring the railroad's commemorative 35th Anniversary paint scheme, this DCC Ready model represents a former Delaware & Hudson road switcher now operating as part of Wisconsin & Southern's regional freight locomotive fleet.

Designed for realistic railroad operations, this Genesis locomotive features an early Phase I body, revised D&H-style walkway and fuel tank, and detailed locomotive equipment. It makes an excellent addition to any collection of HO scale locomotives representing modern North American regional railroads.

Wisconsin & Southern Railroad's Commemorative GP39-2

Wisconsin & Southern Railroad operates an extensive regional freight network serving agricultural producers, manufacturers, and industrial customers throughout Wisconsin. The railroad is recognized for its distinctive red and gray locomotives and its role in connecting local industries with major North American railroads.

WAMX #3928 is a former Delaware & Hudson EMD GP39-2 that became part of the Wisconsin & Southern locomotive roster through Watco. The locomotive's special 35th Anniversary paint scheme commemorates the railroad's history and makes it one of the more recognizable units in the fleet.

Athearn Genesis captures this distinctive appearance with accurately reproduced commemorative graphics, a Phase I body configuration, and prototype-specific locomotive details.

Prototype-Specific WAMX #3928 Details

• Wisconsin & Southern 35th Anniversary commemorative paint and lettering
• WAMX reporting marks and road number 3928
• Early Phase I EMD GP39-2 body
• Revised Delaware & Hudson-style walkway and fuel tank
• Nathan 3-chime locomotive horn
• Roof-mounted air conditioning unit
• Front and rear ditch lights
• Small EMD front plow
• Illuminated number boards
• Road-specific exterior equipment and details

Genesis Drivetrain and HO Scale Construction

The Athearn Genesis GP39-2 features a precision five-pole skew-wound motor with machined flywheels and a multi-link drivetrain designed for smooth and consistent locomotive operation.

All-wheel drive, electrical pickup, and a heavy die-cast frame provide dependable performance during switching assignments, local freight service, and multiple-unit locomotive operation.

Additional detailing includes factory-installed grab irons, lift rings, windshield wipers, fine-scale handrails, etched metal fan grilles, detailed cab interior components, and realistic underbody equipment.

The locomotive also features Blomberg trucks, body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers, RP25 wheel contours, and LED lighting for realistic appearance and reliable operation.

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DCC Ready for DC and Digital Command Control Layouts

This Athearn Genesis WAMX #3928 GP39-2 is supplied DCC Ready with Athearn Quick Plug electronics and a 21-pin NEM decoder interface.

The locomotive operates on conventional DC layouts as supplied and does not include factory-installed sound. Modelers wishing to operate on DCC layouts can install a compatible decoder for digital locomotive control.

Ideal for Wisconsin & Southern Freight Operations

The GP39-2 is well suited for HO scale layouts featuring Wisconsin & Southern regional freight trains, industrial switching, yard transfers, and mixed diesel locomotive consists.

Its distinctive anniversary paint scheme makes it an attractive centerpiece for a modern Midwestern railroad fleet, while its four-axle configuration is appropriate for local freight assignments and regional railroad operations.

With a recommended minimum operating radius of 18 inches, this Genesis locomotive can accommodate many HO scale track plans.

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Athearn Genesis GP39-2 WAMX #3928 Specifications

• Brand: Athearn Genesis
• SKU: ATHG-1974
• Scale: HO (1:87)
• Locomotive Model: EMD GP39-2
• Railroad: Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
• Reporting Mark: WAMX
• Road Number: 3928
• Paint Scheme: 35th Anniversary Commemorative
• Original Railroad: Delaware & Hudson
• Body: Early Phase I
• Horn: Nathan 3-Chime
• Control: DC / DCC Ready
• Decoder Connection: 21-Pin NEM
• Sound: Not Factory Equipped
• Lighting: LED
• Wheel Arrangement: B-B
• Minimum Radius: 18 Inches
• Era: 2010–Present

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