{"product_id":"athg-1991","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale Wisconsin \u0026 Southern WAMX #3947 EMD GP39-2 Phase I - DCC\/Sound – ATHG-1991","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3947 GP39-2 DCC\/Sound Locomotive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate modern Wisconsin regional freight operations with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3947 EMD GP39-2 diesel locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e. This premium four-axle road switcher features the railroad's recognizable red-and-gray 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\u003eWAMX #3947 wears Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern's standard locomotive colors rather than the commemorative 35th Anniversary scheme applied to sister locomotive #3928. Athearn also reproduces its distinctive non-standard number board font, making this model especially appealing to railroaders who appreciate road-number-specific accuracy.\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 and the EMD GP39-2\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 serves agricultural customers, manufacturing facilities, and industrial shippers throughout Wisconsin while connecting regional freight traffic with larger railroad networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWisconsin \u0026amp; Southern acquired two former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson EMD GP39-2 locomotives 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\u003eWAMX #3947 represents the railroad's standard locomotive appearance, while WAMX #3928 carries special Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern 35th Anniversary graphics. Together, these two locomotives offer an interesting combination for HO scale modelers depicting the railroad's modern diesel fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype EMD GP39-2 was manufactured between 1974 and 1984. Equipped with a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 engine, it produced approximately 2,300 horsepower and offered versatile performance for regional freight, local switching, and transfer operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWisconsin \u0026amp; Southern WAMX #3947 Road-Specific Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern standard red-and-gray paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAMX reporting marks and road number 3947\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-standard number board font matching the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Phase I EMD GP39-2 body configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormer Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson locomotive 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 locomotive 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 #3947\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder and dual cube speakers, providing realistic diesel locomotive sounds 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\u003eThe Tsunami2 system adds realistic locomotive audio to switching movements, local freight assignments, and multiple-unit operations on a Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern-themed model railroad.\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 designed for smooth, dependable operation and realistic appearance. The GP39-2 features a five-pole skew-wound motor, precision-machined flywheels, and a multi-link drivetrain that delivers controlled locomotive movement across a variety of HO scale operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll-wheel drive and electrical pickup support reliable running, while the heavy die-cast chassis provides additional weight for hauling freight cars.\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\u003eModel Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Freight Railroad Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD GP39-2 is well suited for HO scale layouts depicting Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern regional freight service, industrial switching, agricultural freight movements, and interchange operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWAMX #3947 provides an excellent choice for model railroaders who want to recreate the railroad's standard red-and-gray locomotive fleet. Its non-standard number board font and former Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson body details add prototype accuracy to a modern Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor model railroaders operating multiple locomotives, WAMX #3947 makes a natural companion to the 35th Anniversary WAMX #3928. The two models offer distinct paint schemes while representing the same regional railroad's GP39-2 fleet.\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 #3947 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-1991\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 3947\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Wisconsin \u0026amp; Southern Red and Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber Boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Standard Font\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 #3947 DCC\/Sound locomotive to your regional railroad fleet. 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