{"product_id":"athg-1990","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale Wisconsin \u0026 Southern WAMX #3928 EMD GP39-2 35th Anniversary - DCC\/Sound – ATHG-1990","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3928 GP39-2 35th Anniversary DCC\/Sound Locomotive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommemorate the history of Wisconsin regional railroading with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3928 EMD GP39-2 35th Anniversary locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e. This premium four-axle diesel road switcher features a special Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern commemorative paint scheme, factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound, and detailed Phase I body components reflecting its former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern's distinctive red-and-gray colors with 35th Anniversary graphics, WAMX #3928 combines an eye-catching appearance with authentic railroad-specific features. 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 a compelling choice for HO scale railroaders modeling contemporary Wisconsin freight service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e to expand your regional railroad and diesel motive power fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Railroad's 35th Anniversary Locomotive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Railroad is a regional freight carrier recognized for its bright red-and-gray diesel locomotive fleet. The railroad provides rail transportation for agricultural products, industrial commodities, and other freight moving throughout Wisconsin and connecting railroad networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the locomotives acquired for Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern service were two former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson EMD GP39-2 road switchers obtained through WAMX. These locomotives retained recognizable characteristics of their original D\u0026amp;H construction, including their distinctive walkway and fuel tank arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLocomotive WAMX #3928 received a special 35th Anniversary paint scheme commemorating Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Railroad's history. Its unique graphics distinguish it from standard fleet locomotives, making it an interesting subject for both operating model railroaders and collectors of commemorative railroad equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype EMD GP39-2 was manufactured between 1974 and 1984. Using a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 prime mover, it produced approximately 2,300 horsepower and offered the versatility needed for regional freight, local switching, and transfer operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRoad-Specific Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3928 Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Railroad 35th Anniversary commemorative paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive red-and-gray locomotive colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAMX reporting marks and road number 3928\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Phase I EMD GP39-2 body configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormer Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson prototype heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled revised D\u0026amp;H-style walkway and fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnion Pacific-style front plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoved class lights\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\u003eDetailed Blomberg trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-appropriate underbody and fuel tank equipment\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 Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern GP39-2 #3928\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder and dual cube speakers, providing realistic locomotive sound and advanced digital control without requiring a separate decoder installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sound-equipped locomotive supports conventional DC and DCC operation. Engine, horn, and bell sounds are available on DC layouts, while compatible DCC systems provide access to the full range of programmable sound, lighting, and locomotive control features.\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 detailed diesel locomotive audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with conventional DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiesel engine, horn, and bell sounds available on DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sound and lighting functions under DCC control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMRA-compatible digital functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow-speed motor control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable Configuration Values (CVs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple-unit locomotive consisting support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigurable lead-unit-only horn, bell, and lighting operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed LED lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated locomotive number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor model railroaders depicting regional freight service, the Tsunami2 system enhances operations involving frequent switching, locomotive acceleration, horn signals, and yard movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale diesel locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e to compare factory sound-equipped models with DC and DCC Ready alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis Drivetrain and Scale Detailing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis locomotives are engineered for smooth operation and realistic appearance. The GP39-2 features a five-pole skew-wound motor, precision-machined flywheels, and a multi-link drivetrain that provides controlled locomotive movement across a variety of HO scale operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll-wheel drive and electrical pickup support dependable running, while the heavy die-cast chassis provides additional weight for hauling freight cars. Factory-installed details reproduce the equipment found on full-size EMD diesel locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO scale (1:87) locomotive 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 frame\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 and detailed cab 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\u003ePrototype-appropriate Blomberg trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry scale 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 Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Freight Railroad Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD GP39-2 is well suited for HO scale layouts representing Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern regional freight service, industrial switching, agricultural freight movements, and interchange operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWAMX #3928 offers a particularly distinctive locomotive for layouts set during the railroad's anniversary era. Its commemorative paint scheme can serve as a focal point in a Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern locomotive consist or as the primary road switcher for local freight operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith factory-installed DCC\/Sound and detailed former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson body features, this Genesis model combines the appearance of a special railroad anniversary locomotive with the operating capabilities expected from a modern HO scale diesel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more road numbers, railroad paint schemes, and decoder 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 Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern GP39-2 #3928 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-1990\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 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 Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern 35th Anniversary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Former 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\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 UP-Style Front Plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass Lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removed\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 Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3928 35th Anniversary DCC\/Sound locomotive to your regional railroad fleet. 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