HO GEN GP7 Locomotive with DCC & Sound SOU #8297 (ATHG-2293)
HO Scale GP7 Diesel Locomotive with DCC & Sound, Southern Railway #8297 is a detailed HO-model of the classic EMD GP7 built for authentic operation on modern layouts. From Athearn, this locomotive features see-through cab windows, a full cab interior, and period-accurate detailing that captures the look of mid-century diesel service while delivering onboard DCC control and SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound right out of the box.
Inside, a DCC decoder with Tsunami2 sound and dual cube speakers delivers realistic horn, bell, and engine audio, with full DCC functionality available in DCC mode and reliable performance in DC as well. The GP7 uses a Genesis driveline with a 5-pole skew-wound motor, a heavy die-cast frame for traction, and all-wheel drive for smooth, quiet operation. It’s DCC-ready with Quick Plug plug-and-play technology and a 21-pin NM connector, and rides on RP25 wheel contours for compatibility with most HO track brands, with an 18-inch minimum radius. The Southern Railway SOU version includes period-correct details such as an 800-gallon fuel tank and sunshades, no dynamic brakes, cut skirts, and mixed wheel bearings, plus road-number-specific paint schemes to echo prototypes like #8297.
HO Scale GP7 Diesel Locomotive with DCC & Sound, Southern Railway #8297 is a detailed HO-model of the classic EMD GP7 built for authentic operation on modern layouts. From Athearn, this locomotive features see-through cab windows, a full cab interior, and period-accurate detailing that captures the look of mid-century diesel service while delivering onboard DCC control and SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound right out of the box.
Inside, a DCC decoder with Tsunami2 sound and dual cube speakers delivers realistic horn, bell, and engine audio, with full DCC functionality available in DCC mode and reliable performance in DC as well. The GP7 uses a Genesis driveline with a 5-pole skew-wound motor, a heavy die-cast frame for traction, and all-wheel drive for smooth, quiet operation. It’s DCC-ready with Quick Plug plug-and-play technology and a 21-pin NM connector, and rides on RP25 wheel contours for compatibility with most HO track brands, with an 18-inch minimum radius. The Southern Railway SOU version includes period-correct details such as an 800-gallon fuel tank and sunshades, no dynamic brakes, cut skirts, and mixed wheel bearings, plus road-number-specific paint schemes to echo prototypes like #8297.
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HO Scale GP7 Diesel Locomotive with DCC & Sound, Southern Railway #8297 is a detailed HO-model of the classic EMD GP7 built for authentic operation on modern layouts. From Athearn, this locomotive features see-through cab windows, a full cab interior, and period-accurate detailing that captures the look of mid-century diesel service while delivering onboard DCC control and SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound right out of the box.
Inside, a DCC decoder with Tsunami2 sound and dual cube speakers delivers realistic horn, bell, and engine audio, with full DCC functionality available in DCC mode and reliable performance in DC as well. The GP7 uses a Genesis driveline with a 5-pole skew-wound motor, a heavy die-cast frame for traction, and all-wheel drive for smooth, quiet operation. It’s DCC-ready with Quick Plug plug-and-play technology and a 21-pin NM connector, and rides on RP25 wheel contours for compatibility with most HO track brands, with an 18-inch minimum radius. The Southern Railway SOU version includes period-correct details such as an 800-gallon fuel tank and sunshades, no dynamic brakes, cut skirts, and mixed wheel bearings, plus road-number-specific paint schemes to echo prototypes like #8297.
