{"product_id":"athg-1972","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale Blue Ridge Southern WAMX #3932 EMD GP39-2 Phase I - DCC Ready – ATHG-1972","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Blue Ridge Southern WAMX #3932 EMD GP39-2 DCC Ready Locomotive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate the distinctive character of modern western North Carolina shortline railroading with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Blue Ridge Southern WAMX #3932 EMD GP39-2 locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e. This highly detailed four-axle diesel road switcher features the recognizable WAMX black and yellow paint scheme, colorful Blue Ridge Southern logos, and an early Phase I body with railroad-specific modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for conventional DC operation with the flexibility to install a digital decoder, WAMX #3932 is \u003cstrong\u003eDCC Ready with a 21-pin NEM Quick Plug interface\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its revised D\u0026amp;H-style walkway and fuel tank, roof-mounted air conditioning unit, Nathan 3-chime horn, and front and rear ditch lights make it an excellent choice for model railroaders building an accurate modern shortline 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 freight and switching locomotive fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Ridge Southern Railroad and Modern Shortline Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Ridge Southern Railroad operates approximately 91 miles of former Norfolk Southern trackage in western North Carolina. As part of the Watco family of regional and shortline railroads, Blue Ridge Southern serves industries throughout the region and connects local freight customers with the national rail network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Ridge Southern locomotives feature the WAMX black and yellow paint scheme, complemented by colorful circular railroad logos that identify the regional operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD GP39-2 is particularly well suited to this type of railroad service. Built between 1974 and 1984, the GP39-2 uses a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine producing approximately 2,300 horsepower. Its four-axle design provides the flexibility needed for local freight, industrial switching, and regional railroad assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis recreates WAMX #3932 with its early Phase I body and distinctive road-specific details, including a front-mounted plow without yellow pilot stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Ridge Southern WAMX #3932 Road-Specific Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic WAMX black and yellow locomotive paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful Blue Ridge Southern circular railroad logos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Phase I EMD GP39-2 locomotive body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled revised D\u0026amp;H-style walkway and fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof-mounted air conditioning unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan 3-chime locomotive horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall EMD front plow only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo yellow pilot stripes, matching WAMX #3932\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated locomotive number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Blomberg trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-appropriate fuel tank and underbody components\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 Blue Ridge Southern #3932\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\u003eFront and rear ditch light details\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 models for your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis Mechanical Performance and Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn's Genesis GP39-2 combines precision mechanical engineering with extensive factory-installed details for realistic HO scale model railroad operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA five-pole skew-wound motor, precision-machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain provide smooth locomotive performance. All-wheel drive and electrical pickup help maintain dependable traction and current collection, while the heavy die-cast frame adds weight for pulling freight cars.\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\u003eBuild a Modern Blue Ridge Southern Shortline Railroad Layout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD GP39-2 is an excellent choice for HO scale layouts representing regional freight and shortline railroad operations. Its four-axle configuration and efficient diesel engine make it suitable for industrial switching, local freight trains, interchange movements, and mountain railroad service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Ridge Southern WAMX #3932 is particularly appropriate for model railroaders recreating western North Carolina railroading, former Norfolk Southern branch lines, or modern Watco-operated shortline railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive's black and yellow paint scheme, colorful railroad logos, and road-specific front plow arrangement make it a distinctive addition to a modern diesel locomotive fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover additional 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 Blue Ridge Southern GP39-2 #3932 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-1972\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 Blue Ridge Southern Railroad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReporting Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAMX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3932\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAMX Black and Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Phase I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalkway and Fuel Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revised D\u0026amp;H Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nathan 3-Chime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Conditioning Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDitch Lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front and Rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small EMD Front Plow Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot Stripes:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Yellow Pilot Stripes\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 2010–Present\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 Blue Ridge Southern WAMX #3932 DCC Ready locomotive to your modern model railroad fleet. 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