Athearn Genesis G64844 HO Scale GP40-2L Guilford MEC 514 Roadname_Military numbers 820-834

numbers 820-834

This feature and the low-slung appearance of the cars were instrumental in the cars being nicknamed “battleships” by those that regularly see them in mainline double-stack service all over the country

BIG ON DETAIL: Loaded with features

Rear trailing arm with oil damper

Athearn Genesis G64844 HO Scale GP40-2L Guilford MEC 514 Roadname_Military numbers 820-834Athearn Genesis G64844 HO Scale GP40 2L Guilford MEC 514 By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. One of the most common replacement locomotives became the GP40 2. EMD began production of the 16 cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engines in 1972. These locomotives were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40 2 was the