{"product_id":"athg-1971","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale Union Pacific UP #2738 EMD GP39-2 Phase I Diesel Locomotive - DCC Ready – ATHG-1971","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Union Pacific UP #2738 EMD GP39-2 DCC Ready Locomotive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate Union Pacific Railroad diesel operations with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale UP #2738 EMD GP39-2 Phase I locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e. This detailed four-axle road switcher represents a former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson locomotive that entered Union Pacific service during the late 1990s, retaining distinctive body features from its original railroad while incorporating modifications for its new owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for conventional DC operation with the flexibility to install a digital decoder, UP #2738 is \u003cstrong\u003eDCC Ready with a 21-pin NEM Quick Plug interface\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its newly tooled D\u0026amp;H-style walkway and fuel tank, tall front ditch lights, Nathan 5-chime horn, and large Sinclair antenna make it a distinctive choice for model railroaders building an accurate Union Pacific locomotive roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e to expand your diesel motive power fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson to Union Pacific\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnion Pacific acquired a group of former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson 7601-series EMD GP39-2 locomotives during the late 1990s to supplement its fleet of reliable four-axle road switchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally constructed during the 1970s, these locomotives featured a distinctive walkway and fuel tank arrangement that differed from many other GP39-2 models. Their original Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson specifications remained visible even after the locomotives entered Union Pacific service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing their acquisition, Union Pacific added equipment such as tall front-mounted ditch lights while retaining many of the locomotives' original exterior characteristics. The former D\u0026amp;H GP39-2 fleet remained in Union Pacific service until being sold to other operators by the mid-2010s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis reproduces UP #2738 with an early Phase I body and newly tooled Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson-style components, capturing the appearance of this unusual Union Pacific locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnion Pacific UP #2738 Road-Specific Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Union Pacific Railroad paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Phase I EMD GP39-2 locomotive body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormer Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson locomotive design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled D\u0026amp;H-style walkway and fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall front-mounted ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall EMD front plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan 5-chime locomotive horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Sinclair radio antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-appropriate fuel tank and underbody equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated locomotive number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Blomberg trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCC Ready with 21-Pin NEM Decoder Interface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis GP39-2 Union Pacific #2738\u003c\/strong\u003e includes Athearn's Quick Plug decoder interface with a 21-pin NEM connector for compatible aftermarket DCC decoder installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis locomotive operates on conventional DC power as supplied and does not include a factory-installed sound decoder or speakers. It is ideal for model railroaders who prefer traditional DC operation or want to select their own digital decoder for future conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory DCC Ready configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConventional DC operation out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-pin NEM Quick Plug decoder connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with appropriately selected aftermarket DCC decoders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed LED locomotive lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo factory-installed sound decoder or speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale diesel locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e to compare available DC, DCC Ready, and DCC\/Sound locomotive models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis Drivetrain and Detailed Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Genesis GP39-2 combines precision mechanical engineering with extensive factory-installed details for realistic HO scale model railroad operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA five-pole skew-wound motor, precision-machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain help provide smooth locomotive performance, while all-wheel drive and electrical pickup maintain dependable traction and current collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy die-cast frame adds weight for pulling freight cars, and RP25 wheel contours provide compatibility with popular HO scale track systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO scale 1:87 construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole skew-wound motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-link all-wheel-drive drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed wire grab irons and lift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed windshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows with detailed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed walkway tread and drop steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel tank fillers, gauges, and breather pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrainline hoses, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Blomberg trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP25 wheel contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended operating radius of 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Union Pacific Local Freight and Switching Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD GP39-2 is well suited for HO scale layouts depicting Union Pacific local freight movements, industrial switching, yard transfers, and other assignments requiring versatile four-axle diesel power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUP #2738 is especially appealing to model railroaders interested in locomotives that changed ownership throughout their service lives. Its original Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson body configuration and Union Pacific modifications provide an interesting variation within a modern diesel locomotive fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is particularly appropriate for layouts representing Union Pacific operations from the late 1990s into the early 2010s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more road numbers and 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\n\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis Union Pacific GP39-2 #2738 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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-1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale (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 Union Pacific Railroad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReporting Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e UP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2738\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Railroad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Phase I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalkway:\u003c\/strong\u003e D\u0026amp;H Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e D\u0026amp;H Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nathan 5-Chime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Sinclair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDitch Lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall Front-Mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC \/ DCC Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoder Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick Plug 21-Pin NEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not 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\u003eTrucks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blomberg\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 Late 1990s–Mid-2010s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShop Athearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2 Locomotives at Train Supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the Athearn Genesis EMD GP39-2 Union Pacific UP #2738 DCC Ready locomotive to your model railroad fleet. 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