Athearn Genesis presents the ATHG41175 GE U50 in HO scale, representing Union Pacific #41 with DCC and Sound. This locomotive comes with a range of amazing features. It has a beacon with a flash function in DCC, classification lights that work only in DCC, working truck lights, number board lights, separate see - through air intake grills, and MU hoses. In the 1950s, with the rise of highways, the trucking industry took some traffic from the railroads. So, in the late 1950s, Union Pacific wanted to increase locomotive horsepower. General Electric responded with the 5,000 - horsepower U50 model, using two 2500 - horsepower prime movers. From September 1963, UP bought 23 U50s, all retired by the mid - 1970s. Locomotive #41 had a fire and was repainted, being the only one with UP's 1970s slogan 'We Can Handle It'. The U50 series has illuminated truck, classification, and number board lights, see - through air intakes, 4 - cube speakers, and a recommended radius of 22 inches. The Genesis diesel locomotive features coupler cut levers, MU hoses, and more. It has a DCC - ready Quick Plug™ system with a 21 - pin NEM connector. Sound - equipped models have an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and four cube speakers for great sound quality in both DC and DCC modes.

Using this Athearn Genesis HO scale GE U50 locomotive is easy. First, make sure your track is clean and properly connected. If you're using DCC, connect the locomotive to your DCC system using the 21 - pin NEM connector. For DC operation, just connect the power as usual. When operating, the horn, bell, and engine sounds are available in DC, and full DCC functions are there when in DCC mode. To program multiple unit (MU) lash - ups, use the lead unit for horn, bell, and lights. You can change many functions via the Configuration Value (CV) changes as per the included CV chart. As for maintenance, regularly clean the wheels and electrical pickups to ensure smooth operation and reliable current flow. Store the locomotive in its packaging to keep it safe. Also, avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity.