I have a Question about the HO BNSF GP38-2.

[Anonymous]

I am in the process of Buying a Pair of HO Scale BNSF GP38-2 from Athearn's.
How well do these Units run? What about their performance? Any ideas?
Please someone tell me there much better than the SD70MAC's. LOL. Thanks.
BNSFrailfan.

[Anonymous]

Genesis or BB?

If BB they run just like any other BB. kinda loud but they pull well and are very reliable

If genesis....Well, I didnt know there were Genesis GP38-2s

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by JPM335

Genesis or BB?

If BB they run just like any other BB. kinda loud but they pull well and are very reliable

If genesis....Well, I didnt know there were Genesis GP38-2s

No there not the Genesis type. There the Ready to Run type. By the way,What does BB mean?
BNSFrailfan.

[Anonymous]

Blue box, Athearn's answer to Mr Coffee.

[Anonymous]

RTR is an improved blue box, or BB. It is the same frame with a better motor, better wheels, more details and some are DCC ready. You should be very happy with them. Reliable like a blue box but alot quieter and look better.

[Anonymous]

Thank you all for your help.
BNSFrailfan.

[Anonymous]

The P2K GP38-2 is FAR superior to any of the Athearn products.

[Anonymous]

Athearn is fair value. There are other manufactures at higher prices as your tastes change. To get the maximum performance and reliability from your Athearn, google Athearn Tuning. I own several Athearn and though there are features I don't care for like the bon fire in the cab lighting I also like it as a good solid base for kit bashing.

[Todd McWilliam]

I think athearn is superior to proto 2000, not in detail, but running wise.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by gbailey

The P2K GP38-2 is FAR superior to any of the Athearn products.

Yeah, until the gears crack and the circuit board craps out.[xx(]

I'll stick with the big A, thanks.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by GrayLoess

QUOTE: Originally posted by gbailey

The P2K GP38-2 is FAR superior to any of the Athearn products.

Yeah, until the gears crack and the circuit board craps out.[xx(]

I'll stick with the big A, thanks.

Which one? The P2K or the Athearn?
BNSFrailfan.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan.
Which one? The P2K or the Athearn?
BNSFrailfan.

The P-2-Krap

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by GrayLoess

QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan.
Which one? The P2K or the Athearn?
BNSFrailfan.

The P-2-Krap

Oh thank God because I still am gona Order the Athearn's this Monday.
BNSFrailfan.

[canazar]

BNSF

I have 2 RTR series (same as yours) but in GP-60M BNSF. I woudl imagine the boards and motors would be very simialir. I have found they take a bit of cleaing on the motor once and awhile. , (easliy done with small brush and a bit of oil) For me, maybe once every 2 months. I dont get to run them much. They are also bit a light I think comapred to others... But.

They are great runners. I put in the DCC chip \via the plu and play, very simple. And the headllights are great. I will be buying more in that lne for sure. Great inbetween detail/performance/price.

You will be happy. Im a jeaous, I want to get some of the GPs they came out with.

Best Rgerads
Johnk

[Anonymous]

Do they [ the Athern units] come with metal handrails or plastic like the
protos? Or can you add them?[^]

[canazar]

As far as I know and what I have seen, the Athearn Genisis and the Ready to Run serires are plastic hand rails... At first I was very nervous, but they can take quite a beating.

John k