HO GP38-2 Locomotive EMD Lease #825 (ATHG71731)

HO-scale GP38-2 locomotive in an EMD Lease paint scheme, road number 825, recreates the CR late-lease GP38-2 units that operated across the rails in the 1990s. This ready-to-run model captures road-number specific details such as a mid-phase body with chicken-wire grilles, a Nathan 3-chime horn, a front Weedcutter plow, maroon fuel and air tanks, large cab numbers, and the name “The Kristen.”

Designed for realistic operation on HO layouts, the locomotive features operating class lights and number boards, a see-through cab with a full interior, and a detailed fuel tank. It rides on a heavy die-cast frame for traction, uses body-mounted scale knuckle couplers, and offers fine-scale Celcon handrails and LED lighting for authentic appearance. The model is DCC-ready with plug-and-play technology and a 21-pin NEM connector, enabling easy decoder or sound upgrades; sound-equipped versions include onboard Tsunami2 sound with dual speakers and full DC/DCC functionality. GP38-2 units like this have long served mainlines, locals, and yards, making this a versatile addition to any HO layout.