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Athearn Genesis HO GEN GP38-2 Locomotive, Primed For Grime CR 'Ex-PC Patched' #7990
Athearn Genesis - ATHG-3396
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Conrail operated one of the largest fleets of EMD GP38-2 locomotives in North America, rostering a total of 338 units during its history. The first 223 GP38-2s were originally purchased by the Penn Central between 1972 and 1973 and were transferred directly to Conrail upon its formation in April 1976. Numbered 7940â8162, these early-production locomotives featured an 81-inch low short hood, wire-mesh radiator grilles, and were delivered without anti-climbers, making them readily distinguishable from later GP38-2 production. The GP38-2 became one of Conrailâs most versatile locomotive classes. These four-axle road switchers handled a wide range of assignments, including local freight service, road switching, transfer runs, yard switching, and branch line operations throughout the Conrail system. Their reliability and operational flexibility made them indispensable workhorses.
Conrail operated one of the largest fleets of EMD GP38-2 locomotives in North America, rostering a total of 338 units during its history. The first 223 GP38-2s were originally purchased by the Penn Central between 1972 and 1973 and were transferred directly to Conrail upon its formation in April 1976. Numbered 7940â8162, these early-production locomotives featured an 81-inch low short hood, wire-mesh radiator grilles, and were delivered without anti-climbers, making them readily distinguishable from later GP38-2 production. The GP38-2 became one of Conrailâs most versatile locomotive classes. These four-axle road switchers handled a wide range of assignments, including local freight service, road switching, transfer runs, yard switching, and branch line operations throughout the Conrail system. Their reliability and operational flexibility made them indispensable workhorses.