HO P42DC Locomotive AMTK Phase VII #82 (ATHG-1682)

HO scale Amtrak Phase VII P42DC Locomotive, road number 82, is a meticulously detailed, ready-to-run model of GE's Genesis diesel used on Amtrak intercity trains. Officially licensed Amtrak-painted and prototype-accurate, it offers four nose variations (Amtrak as-built with strobes, Amtrak as-built without strobes, Amtrak rebuilt, and Via Rail configuration) and a comprehensive lighting package with LED headlights and marker lights on both ends, plus a nose light assembly featuring xenon strobes and a central red light on certain units. The model also features highly detailed underbody work, a photo-etched radiator grille, separately applied handrails, flexible hoses, and a die-cast frame for strength and realism.

On the rails, this Genesis locomotive delivers strong, smooth performance with a five-pole skew-wound motor, machined flywheels, and a redesigned die-cast frame for superior tractive effort. All-wheel drive and electrical pickup help maintain steady current across curves, and LED lighting with operating ditch lights and marker lights adds realism in both day and night runs. DCC-ready QuickPlug technology with a 21-pin NEM connector makes adding or upgrading to Tsunami2 sound straightforward, and sound-equipped versions pair a Tsunami2 decoder with dual speakers for authentic engine, horn, and bell sounds. Road-number specifics include #164 with a PTC antenna farm, #82 as-built, #174 as-built, and #42 with a PTC farm; Amtrak notes that this release marks the first HO appearances of Phase VII units 82 and 174, includes Phase IV heritage 164, and brings back veterans unit 42. Minimum radius is 18 inches, with 22 inches recommended for best performance.