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The Atlas Product Spotlight - N GP-39-2 Locomotive

The Atlas Product Spotlight - N GP-39-2 Locomotive

The GP39-2 was offered by EMD as a fuel-efficient alternative to their very popular GP38-2 model. This efficiency resulted from the use of a turbocharged 12-cylinder 645E3 diesel engine, as opposed to the non-turbocharged 16-cylinder prime mover in the GP38-2. The use of a turbocharger increased the horsepower output from 2,000 to 2,300hp with four fewer cylinders. One other benefit of the turbocharger is improved operation at higher altitudes where thin air causes normally-aspirated diesels to lose power and produce excess smoke. The largest original fleet of GP39-2s was assembled by the Santa Fe who, over the course of seven years, acquired a total of 106 units.

The guaranteed order deadline is October 9th, 2024. Click here to find an Authorized Atlas Dealer near you.

FEATURES:

  • NEW! Ditch lights as appropriate by raod name (all except D&H will have ditch lights)
  • Golden-white LEDs
  • Painted safety rails
  • Directional lighting
  • Blackened metal wheels
  • Scale Speed™ motor
  • Factory-installed AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers
  • Atlas Master® Gold version features ESU LokSound Decoder
  • Atlas Master® Silver version is Sound Ready and equipped with speaker for easy conversion to DCC sound
  • Atlas Master® Silver version is E24 DCC Plug Equipped

Silver Sound Ready

  • Atlas Silver Sound Ready models are equipped with a speaker for easy conversion to sound with the addition of a decoder.

DCC Operation Features GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY)

  • Supports all DCC-programming modes
  • DCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus, with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing.
  • Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.
  • A total of 6 DCC function outputs are available, and all can be function mapped (disable, brightness, light effects) individually
  • Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

ESU LokSound Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):

  • Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.
  • There are up to 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.
  • And more!
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CSX* "YN3"
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Gold Item #:
40 005 899
40 005 900
40 005 912
40 005 913
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BNSF "New Image"
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40 005 901
40 005 902
40 005 914
40 005 915
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Delaware & Hudson
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40 005 903
40 005 904
40 005 916
40 005 917
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Guilford (B&M)
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40 005 905
40 005 906
40 005 918
40 005 919
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Portland & Western
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40 005 907 40 005 920
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Portland & Western
Silver Item #:
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40 005 908 40 005 921
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Union Pacific
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Gold Item #:
40 005 909
40 005 910
40 005 922
40 005 923
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Wisconsin & Southern "35th Anniversary"
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40 005 911 40 005 924

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