The Athearn ATHG65931 is an HO scale model of the EMD GP50 locomotive, specifically representing Chicago & North Western Railway #5091. It comes with DCC and Sound Tsunami2. The CNW features include a Phase I body, a nose - mounted “Gong” Bell, a Winerization Hatch, a small EMD plow, a Leslie 3 - chime horn, a Sinclair antenna, and an operational Western Cullen style beacon in DCC. Originally bought for fast TOFC freights, these locomotives had diverse applications before the UP merger. The GP50 locomotive has a full cab interior, wire grab irons, coupler cut levers, see - through cab windows, and more. It's fully assembled and ready to run, with DCC - ready Quick Plug™ technology and a 21 - pin NEM connector. The Primed for Grime models mimic the 'In Service' look, with faded base colors, perfect for adding grime and rust. Sound - equipped models have an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound, dual cube speakers, and work in both DC and DCC. The EMD GP50 prototype was built from 1980 - 1985, powered by a 16 - cylinder EMD 645F3B diesel engine, producing 3,500 - 3,600 hp.

Using this Athearn ATHG65931 HO scale model locomotive is easy. First, check that it's fully assembled and ready to run. You can connect it to your DCC or DC system as per your preference. For DCC operation, the Quick Plug™ technology with a 21 - pin NEM connector makes it a breeze. When it comes to sound, enjoy the realistic engine, horn, and bell sounds in both DC and DCC modes. Be careful when handling the locomotive, especially the fine - scale Celcon handrails and other delicate parts. Store it in the provided packaging to keep it safe. To maintain it, clean the wheels regularly to ensure smooth operation on all popular brands of track. If you want to customize the look, the Primed for Grime models are a great starting point for adding grime and rust effects. Just use appropriate model - building paints and techniques. Also, keep in mind the minimum radius of 18 inches and the recommended radius of 22 inches for the track to avoid any issues.