{"product_id":"athg-1989","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale Blue Ridge Southern WAMX #3945 EMD GP39-2 Phase I - DCC\/Sound – ATHG-1989","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Blue Ridge Southern WAMX #3945 EMD GP39-2 DCC\/Sound Locomotive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCapture the character of modern Appalachian shortline railroading with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Blue Ridge Southern WAMX #3945 EMD GP39-2 diesel locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finished in the recognizable WAMX black-and-yellow paint scheme with colorful Blue Ridge Southern logos, this premium Phase I road switcher offers prototype-specific detailing, reliable mechanical performance, and factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWAMX #3945 features the revised Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson-style walkway and fuel tank, roof-mounted air conditioning, Nathan 3-chime horn, and front and rear ditch lights. Its \u003cstrong\u003eyellow-striped pilots and plows on both ends\u003c\/strong\u003e distinguish it from WAMX #3932, making this locomotive a particularly interesting addition to a detailed Blue Ridge Southern roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e for more railroad paint schemes and motive power options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Ridge Southern Railway and Modern Regional Freight Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Ridge Southern Railroad operates approximately 91 miles of former Norfolk Southern lines in western North Carolina. As part of the Watco family of regional and shortline railroads, Blue Ridge Southern provides freight transportation for local industries and connections with the broader North American railroad network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe railroad's locomotive fleet features the distinctive WAMX black-and-yellow paint scheme, complemented by colorful circular Blue Ridge Southern logos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1974, the EMD GP39-2 was designed as an efficient four-axle diesel-electric road switcher. Its turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 engine produced approximately 2,300 horsepower, making the locomotive suitable for local freight, industrial switching, and regional railroad assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis recreates WAMX #3945 with its early Phase I body and modern shortline modifications, including the distinctive yellow pilot stripes and front and rear plows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Ridge Southern WAMX #3945 Road-Specific Details\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 railroad logos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Phase I EMD GP39-2 body configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled revised D\u0026amp;H-style walkway and fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow safety stripes on both locomotive pilots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlows on both front and rear ends\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\u003eIlluminated locomotive number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Blomberg trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-appropriate fuel tank and underbody equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate WAMX reporting marks and road number 3945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound with Dual Cube Speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis GP39-2 Blue Ridge Southern #3945\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder and dual cube speakers, providing realistic diesel locomotive sounds and advanced digital control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound-equipped model operates on both conventional DC and DCC layouts. Basic engine, horn, and bell sounds are available during DC operation, while a compatible DCC system unlocks the full range of sound, lighting, and programmable functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers for detailed locomotive audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine, horn, and bell sounds available on DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull digital sound and lighting functionality in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMRA-compatible DCC functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow-speed motor control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomizable Configuration Values (CVs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple-unit locomotive consisting capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead-unit-only horn, bell, and lighting configuration for MU operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed LED lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis factory-installed sound system is particularly useful for shortline layouts, where realistic throttle changes, horn signals, and bell sounds enhance industrial switching and local freight movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale diesel locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e to compare sound-equipped models with available DC and DCC Ready alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis Mechanical Performance and Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Genesis GP39-2 features a precision-engineered drivetrain designed to deliver smooth, dependable HO scale performance. Its five-pole skew-wound motor works with precision-machined flywheels and a multi-link drivetrain to provide controlled acceleration and reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll-wheel drive and electrical pickup help maintain traction and consistent current collection, while a heavy die-cast frame adds useful weight for freight train assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed HO 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 drivetrain with all-wheel drive\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 full interior detailing\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\u003eRecreate Western North Carolina Shortline Freight Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Ridge Southern WAMX #3945 is an excellent locomotive for HO scale layouts representing contemporary western North Carolina railroading, Appalachian industrial branches, and modern Watco-operated shortline railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GP39-2's four-axle design makes it appropriate for local freight trains, industrial switching, interchange traffic, and regional freight assignments. Its factory-installed Tsunami2 sound system adds another level of realism to operations involving frequent stops, switching movements, and locomotive consists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWAMX #3945 also makes a distinctive companion to Blue Ridge Southern #3932, with its yellow-striped pilots and dual plows providing accurate road-number-specific variety within the same railroad fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover additional road numbers and sound 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 #3945 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-1989\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 3945\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\u003ePlows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front and Rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot Stripes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Stripes on Both Pilots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC \/ DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound Decoder:\u003c\/strong\u003e SoundTraxx Tsunami2\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\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 #3945 DCC\/Sound locomotive to your modern model railroad fleet. 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