Athearn GP38-2 and GP40X Reviews Needed


okanaganrailfan

okanaganrailfan

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Haven't posted in a while, and I looking to change that, but I need some help.

I'm looking for reviews on Athearn's GP38-2 and GP40X as I'm looking to buy one of each soon in CP colors. How noisy are they? Do they pull well? Stuff like that. Thanks :D
 
I have a newer, RTR GP38-2, I'll review it tomorrow (I'd do it now, but I've put little run time on it).
 
I've got an RTR GP-38-2 also. Just as short summary, paint is really good, detail is tolerable for the price, and it's quiet and a good puller. The only complaint is that mine still has the crew frying headlight. Is that the case with yours also, Josh? I need to get the soldering iron out and correct that.
 
I don't have any newer athearn GP38-2's, but the blue box ones were typical athearn. Okay detail, a little noisy, reliable runners. The new RTR ones look very nice, but I can't comment on the running characteristics. Atlas Trainman makes a great GP38-2 for about the same price. It runs great, and the detail is a little nicer than the athearn.

The Athearn GP40X is a very nice engine. The detail is great and mine run very well. A friend of mine also has a pair of them, but he re-engined them as he doesn't like Athearn motors. I would recommend this model for sure.

Something else to keep in mind, none of these models are accurate to CP prototypes.
 
CP9302 said:
Something else to keep in mind, none of these models are accurate to CP prototypes.
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Ya I know. But at least the headlights are in the right place. Additional details could also be added to make it more prototypical. But we'll see what happens. :)
One thing I know I'm adding is ditch lights. I've never understood why Athearn ( especially on their newer models ) hasn't just put ditch lights. The worst is when they put fake ones that don't actually work. :mad:

BTW, thanks for the reviews guys, its convinced me even more ( is that possible? :p ) to buy them. ;)
 
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