HO RTR GP38 Athearn question

[traindaddy1]

Saw an HO RTR Athearn GP28-2 New York & Atlantic / Flag #271 Loco 79986

Green with a flag painted on its side.

Tried but unable to find information about this particular engine. 

If you know something about it, would appreciate it.

As always, many thanks.

[mbinsewi]

Your post from 2012. 

 http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/88/t/202038.aspx#top

What information are you looking for that wasn't answered in your post?

Mike.

[ATSFGuy]

The early versions don't have DCC, but the newer ones do.

[traindaddy1]

Mike: Guess I had another "Senior Moment". I am getting a lot more nowadays. Anyway, I looked up the 2012 post and it is all there. You were so kind to remind me. Thanks, so much.

[NHTX]

   New York and Atlantic provides freight service over the trackage of the Long Island R.R.  The 271 is one of a group of former LIRR GP-38-2s transferred to the NY&A for this service.

[mbinsewi]

Don't worry, Traindaddy, I do the same.

I actually Googled the locomotive you asked about, and in that search, your 2012 post showed up.

It even has a reply from a departed friend of the forums, Jeffrey.

Have you bought it yet?

Mike.

[traindaddy1]

Mike: It is in the house. HO is beyond my present physical capabilities (Thank goodness for O gauge) It's going to my grandson. Thanks, again.