{"product_id":"athg-1968","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale BNSF #2735 EMD GP39-2 Phase IIB Diesel Locomotive - DCC Ready – ATHG-1968","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale BNSF #2735 EMD GP39-2 Phase IIB Diesel Locomotive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate contemporary Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight operations with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale BNSF #2735 EMD GP39-2 Phase IIB diesel locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e. This DCC Ready model represents a former Burlington Northern four-axle road switcher updated for BNSF service, complete with distinctive Phase II body details, cab-mounted headlight, and skate-style cab antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for realistic locomotive performance, this Genesis GP39-2 features a precision five-pole motor, all-wheel electrical pickup, and carefully reproduced railroad-specific components. It makes an excellent addition to any collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e representing modern North American freight railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Burlington Northern to BNSF Railway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurlington Northern acquired 40 late-production EMD GP39-2 locomotives in 1981. These turbocharged, four-axle road switchers offered efficient performance for freight assignments requiring versatile mid-horsepower diesel power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the 1995 merger of Burlington Northern and Santa Fe, the GP39-2 fleet continued operating under BNSF Railway. Many former BN locomotives retained their original paint for years before receiving newer BNSF corporate colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late 2010s, BNSF began repainting additional GP39-2 locomotives, with some units also receiving modifications for specialized yard and remote-control service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis BNSF #2735 represents this later period of operation, making it especially appropriate for model railroad layouts depicting contemporary BNSF switching and local freight assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBNSF #2735 Road-Specific Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic BNSF Railway paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase IIB \/ Phase II GP39-2 locomotive body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrugated radiator grilles with Q-style cooling fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab-mounted locomotive headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkate-style antennas mounted on the cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge exhaust stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoved class lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose electronic brake equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic bell detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-specific exterior detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenesis Drivetrain and HO Scale Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Athearn Genesis GP39-2 uses a five-pole skew-wound motor with precision-machined flywheels and a multi-link drivetrain engineered for smooth, consistent locomotive operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-wheel drive, electrical pickup, and a heavy die-cast frame provide dependable performance during switching movements, local freight assignments, and multiple-unit locomotive operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional features include factory-installed grab irons, lift rings, windshield wipers, etched metal fan grilles, fine-scale handrails, and detailed cab interior components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive also includes realistic fuel tank equipment, trainline hoses, MU stands, coupler cut levers, detailed Blomberg trucks, and body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale diesel locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e to expand your railroad fleet with other EMD, GE, and Alco motive power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDCC Ready for DC and Digital Command Control Layouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale BNSF #2735 GP39-2\u003c\/strong\u003e is supplied DCC Ready with a 21-pin NEM decoder interface and Athearn Quick Plug electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive operates on conventional DC layouts without modification. Modelers wishing to use digital command control can install a compatible DCC decoder for enhanced locomotive control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version does not include a factory-installed sound decoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for Modern BNSF Model Railroad Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GP39-2 is well suited for HO scale layouts featuring BNSF industrial switching, local freight movements, yard transfers, and other diesel locomotive assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts four-axle B-B wheel arrangement makes it a natural choice for modeling lighter freight assignments, while its modern BNSF appearance complements contemporary freight cars and other railroad equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a recommended minimum operating radius of 18 inches, the locomotive is suitable for many compact and medium-sized HO scale track plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional road numbers, railroad paint schemes, and locomotive configurations in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn-genesis-ho-scale-emd-gp39-2-locomotives\"\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale EMD GP39-2 locomotives collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis GP39-2 BNSF #2735 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athearn Genesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATHG-1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMD GP39-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad:\u003c\/strong\u003e BNSF Railway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2735\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Railroad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burlington Northern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phase IIB \/ Phase II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC \/ DCC Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoder Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21-Pin NEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Factory Equipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010–Present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShop Athearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2 Locomotives at Train Supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring modern BNSF freight operations to your model railroad with the Athearn Genesis EMD GP39-2 BNSF #2735. 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