Athearn Genesis HO Scale Union Pacific UP #2736 EMD GP39-2 DCC/Sound Locomotive

Recreate Union Pacific Railroad freight operations with the Athearn Genesis HO Scale UP #2736 EMD GP39-2 Phase I diesel locomotive. This detailed four-axle road switcher represents a former Delaware & Hudson locomotive acquired by Union Pacific during the late 1990s, retaining distinctive D&H body features while incorporating modifications for its new owner.

Factory-equipped with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound and dual cube speakers, UP #2736 combines realistic diesel audio with Athearn Genesis mechanical performance. Its tall front ditch lights, Nathan 5-chime horn, large Sinclair antenna, and distinctive walkway configuration make it a particularly interesting addition to a Union Pacific locomotive roster.

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From Delaware & Hudson to Union Pacific

Union Pacific acquired a group of former Delaware & Hudson 7601-series EMD GP39-2 locomotives during the late 1990s as the railroad sought reliable four-axle diesel power.

Originally built for Delaware & Hudson in 1976, these locomotives featured a distinctive walkway and fuel tank arrangement that differed from many other GP39-2 models. Their switcher-style steps and modified fuel tank positioning reflected the specifications of the original D&H order.

Following their transfer to Union Pacific, the locomotives retained many of their original body characteristics while receiving additional equipment for UP operations, including tall front ditch lights.

These former D&H locomotives continued serving Union Pacific into the 2010s before being sold to other operators.

Athearn Genesis captures this distinctive locomotive history with a newly tooled D&H-style walkway and fuel tank, accurately representing the original Phase I body in Union Pacific service.

Union Pacific UP #2736 Road-Specific Features

• Authentic Union Pacific Railroad paint and lettering
• Early Phase I EMD GP39-2 body configuration
• Former Delaware & Hudson locomotive design
• Newly tooled D&H-style walkway and fuel tank
• Tall front-mounted ditch lights
• Small EMD front plow
• Nathan 5-chime locomotive horn
• Large Sinclair radio antenna
• Prototype-appropriate underbody equipment
• Detailed fuel tank, fillers, gauges, and breather pipes
• Illuminated locomotive number boards
• Detailed Blomberg trucks

SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC/Sound and Dual Cube Speakers

The Athearn Genesis Union Pacific GP39-2 #2736 includes a factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder with dual cube speakers, delivering realistic locomotive audio without requiring an aftermarket sound decoder installation.

The locomotive supports conventional DC and DCC operation. Engine, horn, and bell sounds are available during DC operation, while a compatible DCC command system provides access to additional digital sound, lighting, and programming functions.

• Factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder
• Dual cube speakers for detailed sound reproduction
• Realistic diesel engine, horn, and bell sounds
• Conventional DC and DCC compatibility
• NMRA-compatible digital functions
• Precision slow-speed locomotive control
• Programmable Configuration Values
• Multiple-unit locomotive consist programming
• Realistic LED lighting

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Athearn Genesis Mechanical Performance and Detailing

The Genesis GP39-2 is designed to combine reliable locomotive operation with highly detailed HO scale construction. A five-pole skew-wound motor, precision-machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain help provide smooth performance across a wide range of operating speeds.

All-wheel drive and electrical pickup maintain consistent traction and current collection, while the heavy die-cast frame adds weight for pulling freight cars.

Additional factory-installed details help recreate the appearance of a working EMD diesel locomotive.

• HO scale (1:87) construction
• Five-pole skew-wound motor with flywheels
• Multi-link all-wheel-drive drivetrain
• All-wheel electrical pickup
• Heavy die-cast chassis
• Factory-installed wire grab irons and lift rings
• Windshield wipers and fine-scale Celcon handrails
• Etched metal fan grilles
• Detailed cab interior with see-through windows
• Trainline hoses, MU hoses, and coupler cut levers
• Detailed Blomberg trucks and bearing caps
• LED locomotive lighting and illuminated number boards
• Body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee couplers
• RP25 wheel contours
• Minimum recommended operating radius of 18 inches

Ideal for Union Pacific Local Freight and Switching Service

The 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.

With its former Delaware & Hudson heritage, UP #2736 offers an interesting variation for model railroaders who enjoy modeling locomotives that changed ownership throughout their service lives.

Its early Phase I body and Union Pacific modifications make it especially appropriate for layouts representing operations from the late 1990s into the early 2010s.

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Athearn Genesis Union Pacific GP39-2 #2736 Specifications

• Manufacturer: Athearn Genesis
• SKU: ATHG-1986
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Locomotive Model: EMD GP39-2
• Railroad: Union Pacific Railroad
• Reporting Mark: UP
• Road Number: 2736
• Original Railroad: Delaware & Hudson
• Body: Early Phase I
• Walkway: D&H Style
• Fuel Tank: D&H Style
• Horn: Nathan 5-Chime
• Antenna: Large Sinclair
• Ditch Lights: Tall Front-Mounted
• Control: DC / DCC
• Factory Decoder: SoundTraxx Tsunami2
• Sound: Factory Equipped
• Speakers: Dual Cube Speakers
• Lighting: LED
• Wheel Arrangement: B-B
• Minimum Radius: 18 Inches
• Era: Late 1990s–Mid-2010s

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