Athearn Genesis G66263 HO EMD GP39-2 Portland & Western PNWR 2316 Steam Loco 2-8-2 at the front of the

at the front of the car

Swing-a-way spare tire

Most Bethgons have been built of aluminum which reduces the weight of the car by some 12 tons compared to a traditional steel hopper of the same capacity

Constant track-powered interior lighting (DC and DCC)

Operating humidity: 5% to 90%

Athearn Genesis G66263 HO EMD GP39-2 Portland & Western PNWR 2316 Steam Loco 2-8-2 at the front of theAthearn Genesis G66263 HO EMD GP39 2 Portland & Western PNWR 2316 In the decade between 1974 and 1984, EMD produced the GP39 2 for seven North American railroads. The basic design followed most four axle road diesel switchers for the time. Borrowing improvements from the GP38 2 and GP40 2 designs, this mid horsepower road switcher utilized a turbocharged 12 cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine for its prime mover. With 4 fewer cylinders, the smaller