Athearn Genesis G1388 HO Scale GP38-2 Conrail CR 8253 DC Roadname_NYS&W Blue (Soft): All purpose compound

Blue (Soft): All purpose compound

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Motor Limit: 15-turns** (540 Size)

Athearn Genesis G1388 HO Scale GP38-2 Conrail CR 8253 DC Roadname_NYS&W Blue (Soft): All purpose compoundAthearn Genesis G1388 HO Scale GP38 2 Conrail CR 8253 DC By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. The most common replacement locomotive became the GP38 2. EMD began production of the 16 cylinder, non turbocharged, 2000 horsepower engine in 1972. Unlike the GP38s engine, which drove a generator to supply power to the traction motors, the GP38 2s prime mover drove an alternator which produced AC