HO GP38-2 Locomotive UP #2016 (ATHG71735)

HO GP38-2 Locomotive in Union Pacific livery No. 2016 is a detailed, ready-to-run model that captures UP’s classic 1970s/80s road-switcher power on an HO layout. It features UP-specific equipment such as lighted class lights and number boards, a Leslie 3-chime horn and Xenon beacon, a large fuel tank, a firecracker antenna, and a roof conduit with updated coupler levers and lifting lugs. Road-number specifics for No. 2016 include an 1980s repaint, larger hood lettering, and cab numbers, with some variants carrying the UP shield on the cab and regular EMD steps. This combination of period-accurate styling and prototype detailing makes it a versatile centerpiece for Union Pacific freight and switching scenes.

Powered by a Genesis-style driveline, the model uses a heavy die-cast frame and a five-pole motor with precision flywheels for smooth, quiet operation. It includes a full cab interior, see-through cab windows, walkways, windshield wipers, lift rings, and wire grab irons, plus scale handrails for a true-to-life silhouette. Available in DCC-ready form with Quick Plug plug‑and‑play for a 21‑pin NEM decoder, and in sound-equipped versions with a Tsunami2 decoder and dual cube speakers, it delivers authentic engine, horn, and bell sounds in both DC and DCC. RP25-contour wheels and all-wheel electrical pickup support reliable performance on common HO track, and the model is designed for minimum radii of 18 inches (22 inches recommended). It arrives fully assembled and ready to run, ideal for recreating Union Pacific’s era-appropriate operations.