HO GEN GP38-2 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, NS #5013 (ATHG-1420)

HO Scale GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive with DCC and Sound in Norfolk Southern livery, road number 5013. This HO model brings authentic GP38-2 styling to your layout, pairing detailed exterior features with an onboard sound system for lifelike operation in both DC and DCC modes.

Built around a heavy die-cast frame and Genesis driveline, the locomotive delivers smooth pulling power with a 5-pole motor, see-through cab windows and a full cab interior, plus fine-scale Celcon handrails and body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers. Realistic touches include LED lighting, a detailed fuel tank with gauges and breather pipes, RP25 wheels, MU hoses, walkways, lift rings, and sander lines. It’s DCC-ready with Quick Plug and a 21-pin connector, housing an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTrax Tsunami2 and dual cube speakers for authentic sounds that operate in both DC and DCC, with full DCC functions and a CV chart included for tuning. The model is designed for 18-inch minimum radius curves and is suitable for mainline, switching, and yard duties on HO layouts.