Athearn Genesis 64142 Iowa Interstate IAIS GP9 DC #306 HO

Detailed Information

B&O FEATURES:

Part of a large order for 60 units in 1957. They were used in coal and general freight service.

• Phase II GP9s; as-delivered B&O paint scheme
• As per the prototypes, this model is set up to operate long hood forward 
• Short fuel tank skirts
• Leslie 3-chime horn
• Firecracker antenna
• Small triangular spark arrestors
• Short sunshades
• Footboards
• Electrical / hot water pipe cover
• Era 1957+

SP/TNO FEATURES:

Delivered in 1956 as part of an order for 94 SP and 10 TNO units. Used on freight service everywhere on the SP system. All units:

• Phase II GP9s
• Newly designed Nathan P-3 horn
• Newly designed large SP style armrests on cab
• Standard sunshades
• Cab wind deflectors
• Tall drop steps
• Footboards 

#5648-#5692:

• Black widow paint
• Front & rear Gyralights (effect on DCC/sound version)
• Non-operating front & rear red emergency lights
• Modified fuel tank skirts and stacked SP lettering on long hood as commonly seen on GP9 units starting in the 1960s
• “Radio Equipped” stencil on short hood
• Era 1960s+

#5665:

• Halloween paint
• Front & rear Gyralights (effect on DCC/sound version)
• Non-operating front & rear red emergency lights
• As-delivered fuel tank skirts
• Replacement wheel bearing cap on axle #4
• Era 1958+

#431, #436:

• T&NO version
• Black widow paint
• Dual headlights
• As-delivered SP lettering on long hood
• As-delivered fuel tank skirts
• “Radio Equipped” stencil on short hood
• Era 1956+

UP FEATURES:

Arriving in 1954, these GP9s are part of a group of 40 units that lacked dynamic brakes. They were mainly assigned to the flatlands on the eastern parts of the UP. Most lasted into the early 1980s. All units:

• Phase I GP9s
• “We Can Handle It” slogan
• Dual headlights
• Winterization hatch
• Leslie S3L horn on bracket
• Large UP style armrests
• Etched cab mirrors
• Canvas sunshade on fireman’s side
• All weather window on engineer’s side
• Western-Cullen or strobe beacon (flashes on DCC/sound version)
• Era mid 1970s+

#206, #216, #217:

• As-delivered cut levers
• Footboards

#224:

• Modified cut levers
• No footboards
• Alternate spacing of “Union Pacific” lettering on long hood

IAIS FEATURES:

The Iowa Interstate railroad acquired a motley collection of GP9s in 1985-86. Several of the geeps were former WP units that had been acquired by UP. Although they were repainted into yellow and grey, it is unlikely that they turned a wheel in revenue service for UP. The IAIS never did get around to repainting all of them, but they did manage to get almost 10 years’ worth of good service from the veteran units. All units:

• Phase II GP9s
• Former WP units
• Leslie 3-chime horn on long hood
• Winterization hatch
• Large UP style armrests
• No footboards or hose holders on pilots
• Large front & rear MU stands

#300:

• Firecracker antenna
• Cut fuel tank skirts
• Patching & fading to depict the in-service look of this unit, including outline of former UP logo on nose
• Used on the IAIS from 1985 to 1995. Donated to the Western Pacific RR museum in Portola, CA, where it is now preserved

#306:

• Sinclair antenna
• Intact fuel tank skirts
• Patching & fading to depict the in-service look of this unit
• Used on the IAIS from 1985 to 1994. Donated to the Western Pacific RR museum in Portola, CA, where it is now preserved

CONRAIL (patched ex-Penn Central) FEATURES:

When Conrail was formed in 1976, it found itself with a large assortment of GP7 and GP9 units from all walks of life. One of the biggest groups of Conrail GP9s was originally owned by the Pennsylvania RR, which rostered GP9s in both Phase II and Phase III body styles. There was much variation regarding the application of Conrail ownership markings to these units; our Genesis diesels will replicate this variety. Each one features unique patches, logos, and decoration.

• Former Penn Central units; all originally belonged to the Pennsylvania Railroad 
• As per the prototypes, the GP9 units are set up to operate long hood forward 
• Era 1976+

#7105:

• Phase II GP9
• Faded Pennsylvania lettering on long hood
• CR patch over faded Penn Central logo
• MU hose holders without footboards
• White handrail railings

#7151:

• Phase III GP9
• CR Patch
• Spark arrestors
• No footboards

#7176:

• Phase III GP9
• CR patch over faded Penn Central logo
• MU hose holders with footboards

#3803:

• Phase III GP9B
• CR patch over faded Penn Central logo and lettering

#3811:

• Phase III GP9B
• Two stenciled CR logos on each side
• Road number on each end
• Spark arrestors

#3837:

• Phase III GP9B
• No logo on sides
• “Conrail” spelled out on each end
• Spark arrestors

LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

• Front and rear MU catch boxes with footboard
• Trainline and MU hoses
• Coupler cut levers
• Drop steps unless noted
• MU stands
• “Nub” style walkway tread
• Bell placement & type per prototype
• Fine-scale handrails for scale appearance
• Wire grab irons
• Lift rings
• Windshield wipers
• See through cab windows and full cab interior
• Etched metal radiator intake grilles and fan grilles
• Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted
• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks
• Blomberg-B trucks with appropriate bearing caps
• Sander lines
• Speed recorder unless noted
• Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
• DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with both 8- and 9-pin connector
• Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
• Accurately-painted and printed paint schemes
• Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
• Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
• All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
• Incandescent bulbs for realistic appearance
• Bidirectional constant LED lighting so headlight brightness remains constant
• Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
• Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage
• Replacement parts available
• Minimum radius: 18”

SOUND EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:

• Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
• Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
• Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
• Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
• All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
• Excellent Slow speed control
• Operating lighting functions with F5 and/or F6 
• Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
• Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
• CV chart included

PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:

• Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment; “Tattered and Torn” just like the real thing
• Faded base colors matched to the prototype
• Patches applied and shaped per road number matching each corresponding side to the prototype
• Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust 

PROTOTYPE INFO:

In 1949, EMD introduced the GP7. The basic design followed most diesel switchers with the addition of a short hood instead of an end-cab. The hoods were also full height to better accommodate the diesel engine and mechanical and electrical components.

In 1954 EMD upgraded the GP7 to become the 1,750 horsepower GP9. Externally, the first GP9s were virtually unchanged from the last GP7s. Later versions would include different louver arrangements and the last ones would come without the frame skirting. The GP9 was available with all of the fuel tank, steam generator, and dynamic brake options as the GP7, including “torpedo boats.”

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