GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive
Prototype Information
The EMD GP38-2 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors between 1972 and 1986. It is part of EMD’s Dash 2 line, which featured upgraded electronics and improved reliability over earlier models. The GP38-2 is a successor to the original GP38, using the same 2,000-horsepower 16-cylinder 645E engine but with updated systems.
It was designed for versatility and could be used in road freight or switching service. The locomotive has a non-turbocharged engine, which made it more fuel-efficient and easier to maintain than higher-horsepower turbocharged models. Railroads across North America purchased the GP38-2 in large numbers, including major carriers like Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, and CSX.
Over 2,200 units were built, making it one of the most successful locomotives in EMD’s history. Many GP38-2s are still in service today, often rebuilt or upgraded, due to their rugged design and reliability.
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 BNSF “Heritage 1”
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 BNSF “Heritage 1” w/ DCC & Sound
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Louisville & Nashville w/ DCC & Sound
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Milwaukee Road
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Milwaukee Road “Billboard”
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Milwaukee Road w/ DCC & Sound
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Southern Pacific “ex HLCX”
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Southern Pacific “ex HLCX” w/ DCC & Sound
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Union Pacific “Shield on Cab”
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Union Pacific “Silver Trucks”
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Athearn Genesis HO GP38-2 Union Pacific “Silver Trucks” w/ DCC & Sound
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