HO P42DC Locomotive AMTK Phase III #78 (ATHG-1670)

HO-scale Amtrak P42DC Genesis locomotive, Phase III #78 — a detailed Amtrak-painted model designed to capture the Genesis-era power on HO layouts. Officially licensed by Amtrak, this Phase III unit features four distinctive nose variations (as-delivered with strobes, as-delivered without strobes, rebuilt nose, and Via Rail) and authentic cab interior and antenna layouts. LED headlights, ditch lights, and front and rear marker lights illuminate the locomotive, while a redesigned die-cast frame and highly detailed undercarriage deliver convincing tractive effort. Fully assembled and ready to run, it makes a compelling centerpiece for Amtrak-era passenger trains.

On the rails, the Genesis model supports both DC and DCC operation, with DCC-ready Quick Plug 21-pin connectors and, in sound-equipped versions, a SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder with dual speakers. Prototypical features include per-road-number antenna arrangements, nose configurations, and authentic artwork, plus McHenry scale knuckle couplers, RP25 wheels, all-wheel drive, and reliable current pickup. Road-number options span Phase III and Phase IV schemes (including #78 and NE Corridor numbers like #101, #105, #111), plus Via variants, reflecting Amtrak’s roster. A minimum 18" radius is recommended, with 22" suggested for best curve performance on HO layouts.