{"product_id":"athg-1994","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale Delaware \u0026 Hudson D\u0026H #7620 EMD GP39-2 Phase I - DCC\/Sound – ATHG-1994","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson D\u0026amp;H #7620 EMD GP39-2 DCC\/Sound Locomotive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your northeastern railroad locomotive roster with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson D\u0026amp;H #7620 EMD GP39-2 diesel locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e. This premium Phase I road switcher recreates one of the Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson Railway's original 1976 GP39-2 locomotives, complete with distinctive D\u0026amp;H body features and factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its redesigned switcher-style steps to its rearward-positioned fuel tank, D\u0026amp;H #7620 captures important characteristics of the railroad's 7600-series locomotive fleet. Athearn also includes a small EMD front plow, Leslie 3-chime horn, and large Sinclair antenna for additional prototype accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e for diesel-powered freight operations across different railroads and eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelaware \u0026amp; Hudson's Original EMD GP39-2 Locomotives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1976, Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson purchased 20 new EMD GP39-2 locomotives, numbered 7601 through 7620. These four-axle diesel road switchers joined the railroad's fleet during an era when improved fuel efficiency and dependable freight performance were increasingly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the former Reading Railroad GP39-2 locomotives that entered Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson service, the newly purchased 7600-series units featured several recognizable exterior differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most distinctive changes included redesigned stepwells with switcher-style steps, a fuel tank moved toward the rear of the locomotive, and repositioned fuel fillers and sight gauges. These details help identify the D\u0026amp;H 7600-series locomotives and distinguish them from other GP39-2 configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD GP39-2 was built between 1974 and 1984 and featured a turbocharged 12-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine producing approximately 2,300 horsepower. Its four-axle B-B wheel arrangement offered the versatility needed for local freight, regional road service, and switching operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson #7620 Exterior Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelaware \u0026amp; Hudson Railway paint scheme and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate DH reporting marks and road number 7620\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Phase I GP39-2 locomotive body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled D\u0026amp;H-style walkway and fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned switcher-style stepwells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRearward-positioned fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel fillers and sight gauges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall EMD front plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeslie 3-chime locomotive horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Sinclair antenna\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 equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSoundTraxx Tsunami2 DCC\/Sound and Dual Speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis D\u0026amp;H GP39-2 #7620\u003c\/strong\u003e is equipped with a factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder and dual cube speakers. This allows model railroaders to enjoy diesel locomotive sounds and advanced digital control without installing a separate decoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive supports both conventional DC and DCC operation. Engine, horn, and bell sounds are available on DC layouts, while DCC control provides access to additional sound, lighting, and programming capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC and DCC operating compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiesel engine, horn, and bell sounds on DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sound and lighting functions under DCC control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMRA-compatible digital operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow-speed 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 functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED locomotive lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor railroaders modeling Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson freight service, the sound system provides realistic audio for locomotive starts, switching assignments, freight movements, and multiple-unit operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eHO scale diesel locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional sound-equipped road switchers and freight locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGenesis Drivetrain and Fine-Scale Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn's Genesis GP39-2 is engineered to combine reliable operating performance with the fine exterior detailing expected from a premium HO scale locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA five-pole skew-wound motor drives the locomotive through a precision multi-link drivetrain with machined flywheels. All-wheel drive and electrical pickup provide dependable performance, while the heavy die-cast frame improves traction when pulling freight cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive and 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 and detailed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic 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 with appropriate bearing caps\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 Classic Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson Freight Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eD\u0026amp;H #7620 is an excellent choice for model railroaders representing northeastern freight railroading during the late 1970s and 1980s. The GP39-2 can be used to model local freight assignments, industrial switching, interchange operations, and road freight service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts distinctive 7600-series body configuration makes it especially appealing to railroaders interested in accurately recreating Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson locomotive fleets. The newly tooled walkway and fuel tank help distinguish this model from other GP39-2 locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory-installed Tsunami2 sound system also makes #7620 suitable for operating layouts where realistic diesel audio and precise low-speed control enhance switching and freight train movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover additional 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 Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson GP39-2 #7620 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-1994\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 Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson Railway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReporting Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e DH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7620\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 D\u0026amp;H Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStepwells:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switcher Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leslie 3-Chime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Sinclair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small EMD Front Plow\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\u003ePrototype Purchase Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModeling Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1970s and Later\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 HO Scale EMD GP39-2 Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson D\u0026amp;H #7620 DCC\/Sound locomotive to your model railroad fleet. 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