Athearn Trains announces new Genesis HO scale GP50 at Big E model railroad show

Athearn Trains unveiled the new HO diesel locomotive model at the Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show in Springfield, Mass

Published: January 28, 2013

The newly tooled Athearn Trains Genesis HO scale Electro-Motive Division GP50 diesel locomotive model will be decorated for railroads: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Chicago & North Western; and Southern Ry.

Athearn Trains debuted its new Genesis series HO scale Electro-Motive Division GP50 diesel-electric locomotive model at the Amherst Railway Society’s Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, Mass., on Saturday, January 26. The Genesis series model is scheduled for delivery in September 2013. Athearn is currently accepting preorders for the models.

The first four road names announced are Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (blue warbonnet), Chicago & North Western, and Southern Ry. (Tuxedo freight scheme with high short nose). Each road name is available in four road numbers. The models are offered with roadname- and roadnumber-specific detail, including straight or stepped side sills, phase I or II anticlimbers, and correct horn and antenna configurations. To learn more about the specific details of these locomotives, check out this video.

Direct-current models with a Quick Plug for a Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder sell for $189.98. Models with a SoundTraxx DCC sound decoder have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $289.98.

For more information on Athearn Trains model railroading products, visit www.athearn.com.

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RONALD D BROOKS from TEXAS said:

I will order one of these old blue/yellow warbonett's, to add to my collection of sound. Very nice model.

Submitted: 2/12/2013 2:04:04 PM (CST)

LARRY KUCZYNSKI SR from OHIO said:

Just want to know why they aren't offering the phase 1 model? There missing a big part of the Santa Fe market, I know they already have tooling from the blue line that they can modify. Just makes sense to me. I wuold buy the phase 1 model. I already have 2 of the phase 2 model on order.

Submitted: 2/10/2013 11:45:05 AM (CST)

ERICK W HUDSON from FLORIDA said:

Its is a good model i am going to get one.

Submitted: 2/6/2013 6:39:32 PM (CST)

ALEXANDER W MEREDITH from CALIFORNIA said:

This looks like it will be a good model, but it is quite pricey.

Alexander

Submitted: 1/29/2013 10:36:55 PM (CST)