HO GEN GP15-1 Locomotive with DCC and Sound - FCEN #713 (ATHG-1896)

GP15-1 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, FCEN #713 is an HO-scale four-axle diesel-electric switcher from Athearn Genesis, built for yard work and light road service. This DCC-equipped model features an onboard SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder with dual speakers for authentic engine, horn, and bell sounds, and it can run on both DC and DCC with full DCC functions when in mode. The interior is richly detailed with a full cab interior and see-through cab windows, while the exterior showcases scale handrails and other prototypical detailing to mirror the real locomotive.

On the layout, it delivers smooth, reliable performance thanks to a heavy die-cast frame, a Genesis driveline with a 5-pole motor, and all-wheel electrical pickup. It rides on RP25-contoured wheels for compatibility with common HO track and uses body-mounted scale knuckle couplers for realistic operation. The FCEN #713 designation ties this unit to Ex-MP #1713 with a low-cab Nathan K3 horn and road-number-specific details, with a minimum radius of 18 inches (22 inches recommended) for best results on typical hobby layouts. Fully assembled and ready to run, this GP15-1 blends prototypical accuracy with everyday reliability.