Discover the Athearn ATHG82353 HO Scale GP7 GN locomotive, specifically Great Northern #611. It comes packed with DCC and Sound Tsunami features. The GN features include an early squared winterization hatch, tall GN style exhaust stacks, a hood roof - mounted bell, extra grab irons, and long - hood - forward operation. Great Northern had 56 GP7s delivered in 1950. These units, set for long - hood - forward running, served in various secondary services and lasted through the BN merger. In the mid - 1960s, GN repainted them into a'simplified' scheme. This Athearn Genesis unit is in that simplified scheme, suitable for late - era GN or early BN operations with minor tweaks. Road - number - specific features vary; for #611, horns are mounted on the winterization hatch. The locomotive itself has numerous features like coupler cut levers, trainline and MU hoses, drop steps, and more. It has a DCC - ready design with Quick Plug™ technology and a 21 - pin NEM connector. The sound - equipped models offer onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound, operating in both DC and DCC. The prototype GP7 was introduced in 1949 by EMD and later upgraded to the GP9 in 1954. Specifications include DCC, Tsunami2 sound, EMD as the prototype manufacturer, 4 axles, LED lighting, a minimum age recommendation of 14 years, and no assembly required.

Using this Athearn GP7 GN locomotive is a breeze. It's fully assembled and ready - to - run, so you can just place it on your HO scale track right away. The minimum radius for the track is 18 inches, so make sure your layout meets this requirement. For sound operation, if you're using DC, the engine, horn, and bell sounds will work. In DCC mode, all functions are NMRA compatible. You can even program a multiple - unit (MU) lashup with lead - unit - only horn, bell, and lights. When it comes to maintenance, keep it clean. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off any dust. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might damage the paint or the delicate components. Store it in its original packaging to keep it safe and secure. If you need to make any changes to the functions, you can do so via Configuration Value (CV) changes. And remember, this product is recommended for users aged 14 and above.