Athearn G88288 HO Conrail GP9 Diesel Locomotive with DCC & Sound #7151 VG/Box

Athearn G88288 HO Conrail GP9 Diesel Locomotive with DCC & Sound #7151 VG/Box

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This is an Athearn G88288 HO Scale Conrail GP9 with DCC & Sound #7151. 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+, Phase II GP9, CR Patch, Spark arrestors, No footboards. 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.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. There may be broken or missing trim from this locomotive. There are a few scratches along the body. The wheels show average signs of wear. This item has been out on display previously and its overall appearance could be significantly improved with a thorough dusting or a light wipe down. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. The box has some edge wear, light creases and small tears. Please see our photos for a more detailed look. Overall condition is Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-7)

Manufacturer: Athearn
Model Number: G88288
Road Name: Conrail (CR)

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6331305.

Trainz Product Id: 12355115
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