HO GP38-2 Locomotive CWWR #817 (ATHG71739)

HO-Scale GP38-2 Locomotive in Chehalis Western Railway No. 817 livery is a highly detailed model built for realistic operation on HO layouts. It reproduces the late‑phase GP38-2 with authentic touches like lighted class lights and number boards, a Leslie 5-chime horn, dual Xenon beacons, a compact fuel tank, a “weedcutter” front plow, corrugated grilles, and an 88-inch nose for a faithful prototype silhouette.

The model features a full cab interior visible through see‑through windows, a heavy die-cast frame for traction, and a drivetrain designed for smooth, quiet operation. It is ready to run and available in DCC-ready form with Quick Plug plug‑and‑play compatibility for 21‑pin NEM decoders, with optional onboard Tsunami2 sound and dual speakers that reproduce engine, horn, and bell sounds in both DC and DCC modes. Prototypical detail includes scale handrails, RP25 wheel contours, and accurate Chehalis Western paint and lettering, with a minimum recommended layout radius of 22 inches (18 inches minimum).