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

Commemorate the history of Wisconsin regional railroading with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale Wisconsin & Southern WAMX #3928 EMD GP39-2 35th Anniversary locomotive. This premium four-axle diesel road switcher features a special Wisconsin & Southern commemorative paint scheme, factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound, and detailed Phase I body components reflecting its former Delaware & Hudson heritage.

Finished in Wisconsin & Southern's distinctive red-and-gray colors with 35th Anniversary graphics, WAMX #3928 combines an eye-catching appearance with authentic railroad-specific features. Its revised D&H-style walkway and fuel tank, roof-mounted air conditioning unit, Nathan 3-chime horn, and front and rear ditch lights make it a compelling choice for HO scale railroaders modeling contemporary Wisconsin freight service.

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Wisconsin & Southern Railroad's 35th Anniversary Locomotive

Wisconsin & Southern Railroad is a regional freight carrier recognized for its bright red-and-gray diesel locomotive fleet. The railroad provides rail transportation for agricultural products, industrial commodities, and other freight moving throughout Wisconsin and connecting railroad networks.

Among the locomotives acquired for Wisconsin & Southern service were two former Delaware & Hudson EMD GP39-2 road switchers obtained through WAMX. These locomotives retained recognizable characteristics of their original D&H construction, including their distinctive walkway and fuel tank arrangement.

Locomotive WAMX #3928 received a special 35th Anniversary paint scheme commemorating Wisconsin & Southern Railroad's history. Its unique graphics distinguish it from standard fleet locomotives, making it an interesting subject for both operating model railroaders and collectors of commemorative railroad equipment.

The prototype EMD GP39-2 was manufactured between 1974 and 1984. Using a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 prime mover, it produced approximately 2,300 horsepower and offered the versatility needed for regional freight, local switching, and transfer operations.

Road-Specific Wisconsin & Southern WAMX #3928 Details

• Wisconsin & Southern Railroad 35th Anniversary commemorative paint scheme
• Distinctive red-and-gray locomotive colors
• WAMX reporting marks and road number 3928
• Early Phase I EMD GP39-2 body configuration
• Former Delaware & Hudson prototype heritage
• Newly tooled revised D&H-style walkway and fuel tank
• Front and rear ditch lights
• Union Pacific-style front plow
• Removed class lights
• Nathan 3-chime locomotive horn
• Roof-mounted air conditioning unit
• Detailed Blomberg trucks
• Illuminated number boards
• Prototype-appropriate underbody and fuel tank equipment

SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound with Dual Cube Speakers

The Athearn Genesis Wisconsin & Southern GP39-2 #3928 includes a factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder and dual cube speakers, providing realistic locomotive sound and advanced digital control without requiring a separate decoder installation.

This sound-equipped locomotive supports conventional DC and DCC operation. Engine, horn, and bell sounds are available on DC layouts, while compatible DCC systems provide access to the full range of programmable sound, lighting, and locomotive control features.

• Factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound decoder
• Dual cube speakers for detailed diesel locomotive audio
• Compatible with conventional DC and DCC layouts
• Diesel engine, horn, and bell sounds available on DC
• Full sound and lighting functions under DCC control
• NMRA-compatible digital functions
• Precision slow-speed motor control
• Programmable Configuration Values (CVs)
• Multiple-unit locomotive consisting support
• Configurable lead-unit-only horn, bell, and lighting operation
• Factory-installed LED lighting
• Illuminated locomotive number boards

For model railroaders depicting regional freight service, the Tsunami2 system enhances operations involving frequent switching, locomotive acceleration, horn signals, and yard movements.

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Athearn Genesis Drivetrain and Scale Detailing

Athearn Genesis locomotives are engineered for smooth operation and realistic appearance. The GP39-2 features a five-pole skew-wound motor, precision-machined flywheels, and a multi-link drivetrain that provides controlled locomotive movement across a variety of HO scale operating conditions.

All-wheel drive and electrical pickup support dependable running, while the heavy die-cast chassis provides additional weight for hauling freight cars. Factory-installed details reproduce the equipment found on full-size EMD diesel locomotives.

• HO scale (1:87) locomotive construction
• Five-pole skew-wound motor
• Precision-machined flywheels
• Multi-link drivetrain with all-wheel drive
• All-wheel electrical pickup
• Heavy die-cast frame
• Factory-installed wire grab irons and lift rings
• Detailed windshield wipers
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails
• Etched metal fan grilles
• See-through cab windows and detailed cab interior
• Detailed walkway tread and drop steps
• Fuel tank fillers, gauges, and breather pipes
• Trainline hoses, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers
• Prototype-appropriate Blomberg trucks
• Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers
• RP25 wheel contours
• Minimum recommended operating radius of 18 inches

Recreate Wisconsin & Southern Freight Railroad Operations

The EMD GP39-2 is well suited for HO scale layouts representing Wisconsin & Southern regional freight service, industrial switching, agricultural freight movements, and interchange operations.

WAMX #3928 offers a particularly distinctive locomotive for layouts set during the railroad's anniversary era. Its commemorative paint scheme can serve as a focal point in a Wisconsin & Southern locomotive consist or as the primary road switcher for local freight operations.

With factory-installed DCC/Sound and detailed former Delaware & Hudson body features, this Genesis model combines the appearance of a special railroad anniversary locomotive with the operating capabilities expected from a modern HO scale diesel.

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Athearn Genesis Wisconsin & Southern GP39-2 #3928 Specifications

• Manufacturer: Athearn Genesis
• SKU: ATHG-1990
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Locomotive Model: EMD GP39-2
• Railroad: Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
• Reporting Mark: WAMX
• Road Number: 3928
• Paint Scheme: Wisconsin & Southern 35th Anniversary
• Prototype Heritage: Former Delaware & Hudson
• Body: Early Phase I
• Walkway and Fuel Tank: Revised D&H Style
• Horn: Nathan 3-Chime
• Roof Equipment: Air Conditioning Unit
• Ditch Lights: Front and Rear
• Plow: UP-Style Front Plow
• Class Lights: Removed
• Control: DC / DCC
• Sound Decoder: SoundTraxx Tsunami2
• Speakers: Dual Cube Speakers
• Lighting: LED
• Wheel Arrangement: B-B
• Trucks: Blomberg
• Minimum Radius: 18 Inches
• Era: 2010–Present

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