{"product_id":"athg-1974","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale Wisconsin \u0026 Southern WAMX #3928 EMD GP39-2 35th Anniversary - DCC Ready – ATHG-1974","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3928 EMD GP39-2 35th Anniversary Locomotive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring a distinctive piece of modern Wisconsin railroad history to your layout with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3928 EMD GP39-2 diesel locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring the railroad's commemorative 35th Anniversary paint scheme, this DCC Ready model represents a former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson road switcher now operating as part of Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern's regional freight locomotive fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for realistic railroad operations, this Genesis locomotive features an early Phase I body, revised D\u0026amp;H-style walkway and fuel tank, and detailed locomotive equipment. 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 regional railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Railroad's Commemorative GP39-2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Railroad operates an extensive regional freight network serving agricultural producers, manufacturers, and industrial customers throughout Wisconsin. The railroad is recognized for its distinctive red and gray locomotives and its role in connecting local industries with major North American railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWAMX #3928 is a former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson EMD GP39-2 that became part of the Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern locomotive roster through Watco. The locomotive's special 35th Anniversary paint scheme commemorates the railroad's history and makes it one of the more recognizable units in the fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis captures this distinctive appearance with accurately reproduced commemorative graphics, a Phase I body configuration, and prototype-specific locomotive details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrototype-Specific WAMX #3928 Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWisconsin \u0026amp; Southern 35th Anniversary commemorative paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAMX reporting marks and road number 3928\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Phase I EMD GP39-2 body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson-style walkway and fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan 3-chime locomotive horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof-mounted air conditioning unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall EMD front plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-specific exterior equipment and details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGenesis Drivetrain and HO Scale Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Athearn Genesis GP39-2 features a precision five-pole skew-wound motor with machined flywheels and a multi-link drivetrain designed for smooth and consistent locomotive operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll-wheel drive, electrical pickup, and a heavy die-cast frame provide dependable performance during switching assignments, local freight service, and multiple-unit locomotive operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional detailing includes factory-installed grab irons, lift rings, windshield wipers, fine-scale handrails, etched metal fan grilles, detailed cab interior components, and realistic underbody equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive also features Blomberg trucks, body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers, RP25 wheel contours, and LED lighting for realistic appearance and reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale diesel locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e to expand your regional railroad roster with other EMD, GE, and Alco locomotive models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCC Ready for DC and Digital Command Control Layouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis WAMX #3928 GP39-2\u003c\/strong\u003e is supplied DCC Ready with Athearn Quick Plug electronics and a 21-pin NEM decoder interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive operates on conventional DC layouts as supplied and does not include factory-installed sound. Modelers wishing to operate on DCC layouts can install a compatible decoder for digital locomotive control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Freight Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GP39-2 is well suited for HO scale layouts featuring Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern regional freight trains, industrial switching, yard transfers, and mixed diesel locomotive consists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts distinctive anniversary paint scheme makes it an attractive centerpiece for a modern Midwestern railroad fleet, while its four-axle configuration is appropriate for local freight assignments and regional railroad operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a recommended minimum operating radius of 18 inches, this Genesis locomotive can accommodate many HO scale track plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional road numbers 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\n\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis GP39-2 WAMX #3928 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-1974\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 Wisconsin \u0026amp; 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 3928\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35th Anniversary Commemorative\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\u003eHorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nathan 3-Chime\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\n\u003ch2\u003eShop Athearn Genesis HO Scale GP39-2 Locomotives at Train Supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern railroad history with the Athearn Genesis EMD GP39-2 WAMX #3928 35th Anniversary locomotive. 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