Athearn Genesis G64946 HO Scale GP40-2L Maine Central MEC 270 DCC & Sound Body This model was introduced by

This model was introduced by the International Car Company and saw service on most U

and mountains for 1500 miles

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Locomotive Length (coupler to coupler): 10 inches

Athearn Genesis G64946 HO Scale GP40-2L Maine Central MEC 270 DCC & Sound Body This model was introduced byAthearn Genesis G64946 HO Scale GP40 2L Maine Central MEC 270 DCC & Sound 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