HO GEN GP38-2 Locomotive ASAB #508 (ATHG-1817)

Experience the HO-scale EMD GP38-2 diesel locomotive in ASAB livery, a detailed model of a versatile 1970s freight hauler designed to enhance prototypical operation on a model railroad. This GP38-2 captures the 2000 horsepower, 16‑cylinder engine and dash-2 electrical system, riding on a heavy die-cast frame with a Genesis drive and an all‑wheel drivetrain for smooth, quiet pulling power. It features a full cab interior, see-through windows, windshield wipers, wire grab irons, fine-scale Celcon handrails, LED lighting, operating number boards, and a detailed fuel tank with gauges. DCC-ready with Quick Plug 21‑pin NEM connectivity, it accepts body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers, MU hoses, and RP25 wheel contours, with a minimum 18-inch radius to fit common layouts.

ASAB-specific detailing emphasizes an as-delivered appearance, including a nose gyralight and cab beacon (active in DCC), along with non-dynamic brakes and mid-body chickenwire grilles. Sound-equipped variants add onboard DCC with Tsunami2 sound and dual speakers, while remaining NMRA-compatible and CV-adjustable; a CV chart is included to aid customization, and road-number options reflect authentic schemes to expand a historian-worthy roster of GP38-2 locomotives on the layout.