The Athearn Genesis ATHG71838 GP38 - 2 CWWR #810 is a high - quality HO scale model. The Chehalis Western, a Weyerhaeuser - owned shortline, once used these locomotives to transport logs and wood products. This model comes with DCC and Sound Tsunami2 features. CWWR features include lighted class lights, number boards, a Leslie 5 - chime horn, dual Xenon beacons, a small fuel tank, a 'weedcutter' front plow, a late - phase body with Q fans, corrugated grilles, and an 88” nose. The GP38 - 2 series has operating class lights and number boards. The Genesis diesel locomotive offers a wide range of detailed features like coupler cut levers, MU hoses, and see - through cab windows. It also has a DCC - ready design with Quick Plug™ technology and a 21 - pin NEM connector. The sound - equipped models come with an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound, dual cube speakers, and work in both DC and DCC. The GP38 - 2 prototype was a popular replacement in the 1970s, with a 16 - cylinder, 2000 - horsepower engine and a 'dash 2' modular electrical cabinet. Product specs include 6 axles, LED lighting, EMD as the prototype manufacturer, HO scale, and more.

Using this Athearn Genesis GP38 - 2 model is a breeze. It's fully - assembled and ready - to - run, so you can place it on your HO scale track right away. For best performance, use a recommended radius of 22 inches, though it can work on a minimum radius of 18 inches. When operating, you can enjoy the engine, horn, and bell sounds in DC mode, and access full DCC functions in DCC mode. To maintain your model, keep it clean. You can gently dust it with a soft brush to prevent dirt from affecting its moving parts. Store it in the provided packaging to keep it safe. If you want to change some functions, refer to the CV chart included in the box. Just remember, when programming a multiple unit (MU) lashup, only the lead unit will have horn, bell, and light control. This will help you get the most out of your locomotive and keep it running smoothly for years to come.