HO GP38-2 Locomotive UP '80s' #2257 (ATHG-1395)

HO-scale Union Pacific GP38-2 diesel locomotive in the 1980s UP scheme, road number 2257. This highly detailed model captures late-era UP power with a heavy die-cast frame, a full cab interior, see-through cab windows, windshield wipers, wire grab irons, and fine-scale Celcon handrails. It rides on RP25 wheels with body-mounted couplers and a realistically detailed fuel tank, all painted and lettered to prototype standards. The model is designed for smooth operation on layouts with minimum radii as small as 18 inches and features LED lighting for reliable signaling; it supports both DC and DCC operation and can accommodate a SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound system for authentic engine, horn, and bell sounds.

Inside, a DCC decoder with Tsunami2 sound and dual speakers delivers authentic audio, while overall performance is enhanced by a Genesis driveline, a 5-pole motor, precision flywheels, and a multi-link drivetrain for quiet, steady pulling power and reliable current collection across all wheels. Road-number specific UP detailing reflects both 1980s and modern UP features, including mid/late body styling with corrugated grills and Q-fans, a K3 horn on the long hood, front plow, and ditch lights in DCC operation, along with a detailed fuel arrangement. A CV chart is included to help tailor lashups and performance for multi-unit consists, making this GP38-2 a faithful centerpiece for UP-era freight operations.