{"product_id":"athg-1812","title":"HO Southern Pacific GP38-2 Locomotive #4836 (ATHG-1812)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHO-scale Southern Pacific GP38-2 diesel locomotive, road number 4836, is a meticulously detailed model designed for HO layouts. It reproduces the GP38-2’s role as a versatile freight power, ideal for mainline runs, locals, and yard work, with SP’s late-phase styling and a 1990s look that brings authentic SP heritage to a layout. The model is available in DC operation or as a DCC-ready variant, and some versions feature onboard SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound with dual speakers for lifelike engine and horn sounds. DCC operation is supported via a Quick Plug 21-pin NMRA connector for easy decoder upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUnder the hood, the GP38-2 delivers smooth, reliable performance with a 5-pole skew-wound motor, flywheels, and a multi-link drivetrain, all housed in a heavy die-cast frame for traction. It rolls on RP25-contoured wheels with all-wheel electrical pickup for dependable operation on most HO tracks, and includes body-mounted scale knuckle couplers, LED lighting, a full cab interior, see-through cab windows, and fine detailing such as wire grab irons and scale handrails. SP-specific styling for the late-phase body adds corrugated grilles, lit number boards, and a nose gyralight and Stratolite beacon (effects in DCC) to capture the era. The model is designed to navigate HO layouts with a minimum radius of 18 inches, making it a practical, ready-to-run choice for realistic SP-era railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn Genesis (ATHG)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47610652098612,"sku":"ATHG-1812","price":191.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6653\/8292\/files\/ATHG-1812.jpg?v=1774303106","url":"https:\/\/nankinhobby.com\/products\/athg-1812","provider":"Nankin Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}