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ATHEARN GENESIS UP DDA40X 2nd Production # 6936

$315.95 Reg. Price $369.98   You Save $54.03

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Wings on nose, lightning stripe scheme, operating ditch lights, air conditioner on roof.

Electro-Motive Division delivered the first DDA40X in 1969 during the Centennial Celebration of Union Pacific railroad and were numbered in the 6900 series. The massive double engine locomotive sat on unique 4-axle 'D' type truck sideframes. These Giants of The West were manufactured in the EMD LaGrange, IL facilities and measured 98'-5" from coupler face to face and weighed 545,432 lbs when fully loaded. The Union Pacific Railroad was the only road to own and operate these locomotives, of which they had a fleet of 47 units from road number 6900 through 6946.

The Union Pacific #6936 continues to operate today in special business train service with its new paint, modified details, ditch lights and Lightning stripe scheme with the UP Wing logo on the nose. Additionally a small number of the units and can be found on display at a number of locations around the country.

Era:

1969 through 1985 for manifest operation...with 6936 restored and still operating in Business Train service.

OUT OF STOCK AND NOT IN PRODUCTION !

STOCK # ATHEARN-GENESIS # 69557 / UP #6936
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Key Features:

 

  • Separately applied wire grab irons
  • See-through dynamic brake intakes with grid details
  • Etched windshield wipers
  • Etch, see-through walkways above the fuel tank
  • 16-wheel electrical pick-up and drive
  • Celcon handrails
  • Detailed cab interior
  • Etched radiator and dynamic brake fan grilles
  • Numerous underframe details and plumbing
  • Dual motors with flywheels
  • Sound versions feature dual SoundTraxx Tsunami decoders with authentic DDA40X sounds recorded from UP #6936
  • Equipped with McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers
  • Prototype specific details per phase and era

    Including:

     

  • Anti-Climbers
  • Cab sub-base doors
  • Fuel tank
  • Horns
  • Rooftop details
  • Electrical cabinet doors
  • Handrails (with or without ACI placards, sold or chain rail ends)
  • Truck sideframe roller bearings
  • Warning lights
  • Cab sun shades or awnings

    Union Pacific DDA40X #6936 Details

    -EMD Production Build: 2nd production (6925-46) built between June 1970 and September 1971

    -The UP 6936 remains in service today and is part of the railroads historic collection of power used to lead the railroads Business Train Specials.

    -Details would be accurate for modeling May 2001 to present.

    -Details for this group feature revised access door details behind the cab and at the rear of the long hood.

    -This unit does not have the rear end access window to left of end grab irons.

    -This model does not have ACI plates (used between early 1970s to late 1970s).

    -A silver Airhorn mounted near the middle of the locomotive roof.

    -Cab roof mounted air conditioner installed

    -Ditch lights

    -Modern strobe light centered at the front of the unit.

    -Modern Union Pacific paint scheme featuring UP Winged logo, lightning stripe scheme

    -Notice red sill stripe is constant across the front and rear of the unit.

    OUT OF STOCK AND NOT IN PRODUCTION !