Athearn Genesis HO Scale Delaware & Hudson D&H #7620 EMD GP39-2 DCC/Sound Locomotive

Expand your northeastern railroad locomotive roster with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale Delaware & Hudson D&H #7620 EMD GP39-2 diesel locomotive. This premium Phase I road switcher recreates one of the Delaware & Hudson Railway's original 1976 GP39-2 locomotives, complete with distinctive D&H body features and factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound.

From its redesigned switcher-style steps to its rearward-positioned fuel tank, D&H #7620 captures important characteristics of the railroad's 7600-series locomotive fleet. Athearn also includes a small EMD front plow, Leslie 3-chime horn, and large Sinclair antenna for additional prototype accuracy.

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Delaware & Hudson's Original EMD GP39-2 Locomotives

In 1976, Delaware & Hudson purchased 20 new EMD GP39-2 locomotives, numbered 7601 through 7620. These four-axle diesel road switchers joined the railroad's fleet during an era when improved fuel efficiency and dependable freight performance were increasingly important.

Unlike the former Reading Railroad GP39-2 locomotives that entered Delaware & Hudson service, the newly purchased 7600-series units featured several recognizable exterior differences.

The most distinctive changes included redesigned stepwells with switcher-style steps, a fuel tank moved toward the rear of the locomotive, and repositioned fuel fillers and sight gauges. These details help identify the D&H 7600-series locomotives and distinguish them from other GP39-2 configurations.

The EMD GP39-2 was built between 1974 and 1984 and featured a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine producing approximately 2,300 horsepower. Its four-axle B-B wheel arrangement offered the versatility needed for local freight, regional road service, and switching operations.

Athearn Genesis Delaware & Hudson #7620 Exterior Details

• Delaware & Hudson Railway paint scheme and lettering
• Accurate DH reporting marks and road number 7620
• Early Phase I GP39-2 locomotive body
• Newly tooled D&H-style walkway and fuel tank
• Redesigned switcher-style stepwells
• Rearward-positioned fuel tank
• Detailed fuel fillers and sight gauges
• Small EMD front plow
• Leslie 3-chime locomotive horn
• Large Sinclair antenna
• Detailed Blomberg trucks
• Illuminated locomotive number boards
• Prototype-appropriate underbody equipment

SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound and Dual Speakers

The Athearn Genesis D&H GP39-2 #7620 is equipped with a factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder and dual cube speakers. This allows model railroaders to enjoy diesel locomotive sounds and advanced digital control without installing a separate decoder.

The locomotive supports both conventional DC and DCC operation. Engine, horn, and bell sounds are available on DC layouts, while DCC control provides access to additional sound, lighting, and programming capabilities.

• Factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder
• Dual cube speakers
• DC and DCC operating compatibility
• Diesel engine, horn, and bell sounds on DC
• Full sound and lighting functions under DCC control
• NMRA-compatible digital operation
• Precision slow-speed control
• Programmable Configuration Values (CVs)
• Multiple-unit locomotive consisting support
• Configurable lead-unit-only horn, bell, and lighting functions
• LED locomotive lighting
• Illuminated number boards

For railroaders modeling Delaware & Hudson freight service, the sound system provides realistic audio for locomotive starts, switching assignments, freight movements, and multiple-unit operations.

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Genesis Drivetrain and Fine-Scale Construction

Athearn's Genesis GP39-2 is engineered to combine reliable operating performance with the fine exterior detailing expected from a premium HO scale locomotive.

A five-pole skew-wound motor drives the locomotive through a precision multi-link drivetrain with machined flywheels. All-wheel drive and electrical pickup provide dependable performance, while the heavy die-cast frame improves traction when pulling freight cars.

• HO scale 1:87 construction
• Five-pole skew-wound motor
• Precision-machined flywheels
• Multi-link drivetrain
• All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
• Heavy die-cast chassis
• 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 interior
• Realistic walkway tread and drop steps
• Fuel tank fillers, gauges, and breather pipes
• Trainline hoses, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers
• Detailed Blomberg trucks with appropriate bearing caps
• Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers
• RP25 wheel contours
• Minimum recommended operating radius of 18 inches

Recreate Classic Delaware & Hudson Freight Operations

D&H #7620 is an excellent choice for model railroaders representing northeastern freight railroading during the late 1970s and 1980s. The GP39-2 can be used to model local freight assignments, industrial switching, interchange operations, and road freight service.

Its distinctive 7600-series body configuration makes it especially appealing to railroaders interested in accurately recreating Delaware & Hudson locomotive fleets. The newly tooled walkway and fuel tank help distinguish this model from other GP39-2 locomotives.

The factory-installed Tsunami2 sound system also makes #7620 suitable for operating layouts where realistic diesel audio and precise low-speed control enhance switching and freight train movements.

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Athearn Genesis Delaware & Hudson GP39-2 #7620 Specifications

• Manufacturer: Athearn Genesis
• SKU: ATHG-1994
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Locomotive Model: EMD GP39-2
• Railroad: Delaware & Hudson Railway
• Reporting Mark: DH
• Road Number: 7620
• Body: Early Phase I
• Walkway and Fuel Tank: D&H Style
• Stepwells: Switcher Style
• Horn: Leslie 3-Chime
• Antenna: Large Sinclair
• Plow: Small EMD Front Plow
• Control: DC / DCC
• Sound Decoder: SoundTraxx Tsunami2
• Speakers: Dual Cube Speakers
• Lighting: LED
• Wheel Arrangement: B-B
• Trucks: Blomberg
• Minimum Radius: 18 Inches
• Prototype Purchase Year: 1976
• Modeling Era: Late 1970s and Later

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