Athearn Genesis G41081 HO Scale GE U50 Diesel Southern Pacific SP 9952 Abbeville Grimes AG multilingual building instructions

multilingual building instructions

Aerodynamic dish design for stylish looks and increased strength

It features a one-piece detailed injection-molded body with most details such as grab irons are molded in place for durability during operation

Control Box included for use on layouts with DC or DCC train control

Athearn Genesis G41081 HO Scale GE U50 Diesel Southern Pacific SP 9952 Abbeville Grimes AG multilingual building instructionsAthearn Genesis G41081 HO Scale GE U50 Diesel Southern Pacific SP 9952 In 1963, the diesel horsepower race had just reached 2,500 horsepower and the only way to get 5,000 horsepower was by putting two diesel engine and generator sets onto one chassis. Given the wheel slip and traction motor technology at the time, eight traction motors and powered axles were needed to convert the horsepower into pulling power. EMD had already produced the DD35, two