HO GEN GP38-2 Locomotive NS #5036 (ATHG-1401)

HO-scale GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive in Norfolk Southern livery with road number 5036. This highly detailed model captures the look and operation of a modern freight locomotive on an HO layout, featuring a heavy die-cast frame for traction, all-wheel drive, and RP25-profile wheels for smooth, quiet running on popular tracks. Inside there is a full cab interior with see-through windows, windshields with wipers, wire grab irons, and a detailed fuel tank with gauges, while fine Celcon handrails and accurate paintwork enhance the scale appearance. LED lighting, walkways, sander lines, and MU hoses add realism to yard and mainline scenes, and the model is scaled from prototype resources using drawings and measurements to ensure faithful detail. A minimum 18-inch radius ensures it fits a wide range of layouts.

Designed for flexible operation on DC or DCC layouts, this GP38-2 can run straight away on a traditional DC layout or be upgraded for DCC control. The sound‑equipped version includes an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and dual cube speakers for authentic engine, horn, and bell effects. It is NMRA-compliant and supports CV-based adjustments for precise slow-speed control and MU lashups, with a CV chart included. NS‑specific touches include sunshade and mirrors on both sides and MU hose pockets on the pilots, delivering a faithful Norfolk Southern centerpiece for any HO freight roster.