{"product_id":"athg-1984","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale BNSF #2735 EMD GP39-2 Phase IIB Diesel Locomotive - DCC\/Sound – ATHG-1984","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale BNSF #2735 EMD GP39-2 Phase IIB DCC\/Sound Locomotive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate modern BNSF Railway diesel operations with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale BNSF #2735 EMD GP39-2 locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e. This detailed four-axle road switcher represents a former Burlington Northern locomotive in contemporary BNSF service, featuring a Phase IIB body, cab-mounted headlight, distinctive skate-style antennas, and factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for model railroaders seeking accurate locomotive detailing and dependable operating performance, BNSF #2735 combines a smooth-running Genesis drivetrain, realistic LED lighting, and dual cube speakers. Browse additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e to expand your motive power roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Burlington Northern to BNSF Railway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurlington Northern acquired 40 late-production EMD GP39-2 locomotives in 1981. These turbocharged four-axle diesel-electric road switchers provided efficient mid-horsepower motive power for a wide range of freight assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine producing approximately 2,300 horsepower, the GP39-2 combined the versatility of a four-axle locomotive with the benefits of a smaller turbocharged prime mover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe merger in 1995, these locomotives became part of BNSF Railway. Many former BN GP39-2 units continued operating in their original colors before eventually receiving newer BNSF paint schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the late 2010s, additional GP39-2 locomotives were repainted, while some members of the fleet were adapted for specialized yard and remote-control assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis captures BNSF #2735 with its distinctive Phase IIB body and road-specific cab-mounted headlight and skate-style antenna arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBNSF #2735 Prototype-Specific Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic BNSF Railway paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase IIB EMD GP39-2 locomotive body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormer Burlington Northern prototype configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab-mounted front headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkate-style cab antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrugated radiator grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ-style cooling fans\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\u003eDetailed Blomberg trucks and underbody components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound and Dual Cube Speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis BNSF GP39-2 #2735\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder with dual cube speakers, providing realistic diesel locomotive audio without requiring an aftermarket decoder installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model operates on conventional DC and DCC layouts. Engine, horn, and bell sounds are available during DC operation, while a compatible DCC system provides access to additional sound, lighting, and locomotive programming functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers for enhanced sound reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic diesel engine, horn, and bell audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC and DCC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMRA-compatible digital functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow-speed locomotive control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration Value programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple-unit locomotive consist programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic LED locomotive lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale diesel locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e to assemble realistic freight locomotive consists and expand your railroad roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis Mechanical Performance and Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Athearn Genesis GP39-2 features a five-pole skew-wound motor, precision-machined flywheels, and a multi-link drivetrain engineered for smooth, quiet locomotive operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll-wheel drive and electrical pickup provide dependable performance, while a heavy die-cast frame improves traction and pulling power. The locomotive includes RP25 wheel contours and body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFactory-installed exterior details help reproduce the appearance of a working EMD diesel locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed HO scale (1:87) construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole motor with precision 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\u003eWindshield wipers and fine-scale Celcon handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior with see-through windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel 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\u003eLED lighting and illuminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry knuckle 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 BNSF Locomotive Fleet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD GP39-2 is an excellent choice for model railroaders depicting modern BNSF local freight service, industrial switching, yard transfers, and shorter freight assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts four-axle configuration and mid-horsepower design make it a versatile addition to HO scale operating sessions, whether running independently or in a multiple-unit consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBNSF #2735 also offers an important visual difference from other locomotives in this Genesis release. While #2727 features a low-nose headlight and strobe beacon, and #2732 features a cab-mounted headlight, #2735 combines its cab headlight with distinctive skate-style cab antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more railroad paint schemes and road numbers 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 BNSF GP39-2 #2735 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athearn Genesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATHG-1984\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 BNSF Railway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReporting Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e BNSF\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cab-Mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntennas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skate-Style Cab Antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiator Grilles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corrugated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling Fans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Q-Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC \/ DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Decoder:\u003c\/strong\u003e SoundTraxx Tsunami2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Equipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Cube Speakers\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\u003eAdd the Athearn Genesis EMD GP39-2 BNSF #2735 with DCC\/Sound to your modern diesel locomotive roster. Browse our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale\"\u003eHO scale model trains\u003c\/a\u003e, freight cars, track, and model railroad accessories at Train Supply.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athearn Genesis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60747574673694,"sku":"ATHG-1984","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/ATHG-1984_A0_4L5DU09C.jpg?v=1793300327","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/athg-1984","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}