Athearn Genesis G41081 HO Scale GE U50 Diesel Southern Pacific SP 9952 22 5.0 First Responders

First Responders

Era: mid 1990s to mid 2010s

Front steering knuckles 1pair

48” fan or non-dynamic brake options

and features several notable items added to the legacy Chevy build that provides its stance

Athearn Genesis G41081 HO Scale GE U50 Diesel Southern Pacific SP 9952 22 5.0 First RespondersAthearn 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