HO GP38-2 Locomotive with DCC and Sound - UP #2047 (ATHG71837)

HO GP38-2 Locomotive with DCC and Sound in Union Pacific livery, numbered 2047, is an HO-scale ready-to-run model that faithfully reproduces UP’s dash-2 era. It reflects a late-1970s to 1980s repaint with larger hood lettering, a shield on the cab, and switcher-style EMD steps, along with UP-specific details like a roof conduit, lighted class lights and number boards, a Leslie 3-chime horn, Xenon beacon, a large fuel tank, and modified coupler levers for authentic operation.

Inside, the locomotive features an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and two cube speakers for realistic engine and horn effects. It runs on both DC and DCC, with NMRA-compatible functions and CV-tuning options, and a Quick Plug 21-pin NEM connector for easy DCC setup. The GP38-2 chassis delivers reliable performance through a heavy die-cast frame, all-wheel drive, RP25 wheel contours, and body-mounted scale knuckle couplers. Realistic details include fine-scale Celcon handrails, see-through cab windows with a full interior, walkways, windshield wipers, lift rings, wire grab irons, and sander lines, with a minimum radius of 18 inches (22 inches recommended) for smooth operation on typical HO layouts.