HO GP38-2 Locomotive ASAB #509 (ATHG-1818)

HO-scale EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive, ASAB #509, is a faithful ready-to-run representation of a GP38-2 freight locomotive from the 1970s. It captures the GP38-2’s 16-cylinder, non-turbocharged 2,000-horsepower engine and the alternator-driven traction system, along with the dash-2 modular electrical cabinet that defined its era. The model features a full cab interior, see-through cab windows with wipers, wire grab irons, fine-scale Celcon handrails, and a heavy die-cast frame for authentic weight and solid pulling power on the layout.

On the layout side, it’s designed for easy digital hookup with a DCC-ready Quick Plug 21-pin NEM interface and LED lighting for clear operation. Sound-equipped variants add onboard DCC decoders with Tsunami2 sound and dual speakers, delivering authentic locomotive audio and full DCC functionality. Road-number variants carry era-accurate detailing such as nose gyralight and cab beacon options, dynamic-brake cues, and other cosmetic cues, while features like body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers, all-wheel electrical pickup, RP25 wheel contours, and a minimum 18-inch radius ensure smooth, reliable operation on common HO layouts.