Athearn announced several new and updated Genesis locomotives at Trainfest this afternoon.

Starting with the "Topeka Cab" version of their GP7/9 model. Replicating the locomotives produced by Santa Fe starting in 1972, the locomotives feature "chopped" short hoods and will be available in Phase I GP7u with 86" tall engine compartment doors, Phase II GP7u with 86" and 82" tall engine compartment doors as well as Phase II GP9U. Delivery dates and prices TBD.

The next announcement in the Genesis line is their updated SD70ACe locomotive in multiple versions appropriate from their 2004 introduction to current production models.  Models shown include Union Pacific, EMD demonstrator fleet (in blue (1202) and in yellow (1201)) and Canadian National SD70M-2. DC models will be priced at $199.98, with DCC and Soundtraxx Tsunami Sound retailing for $299.98. 

The previously announced Genesis HO scale Southern Pacific Mt-4 will be available with a skyline casing and prototype specific details. DC models are $299.98, SoundTraxx Tsunami DCC is $399.98.  Summer 2014 Delivery.

Finally, with the model they've been hinting about recently, Athearn has announced a Genesis HO scale GP39X and GP49 model which will be available in all six Southern Rwy and Norfolk Southern road numbers. Retail prices are $169.98 for the DC version and $269.98 for SoundTraxx Tsunami DCC. Estimated delivery is Summer 2014. 

See the links from MRH's Facebook page for more information:  https://www.facebook.com/mrhmag

We'll also be covering these releases in the December MRH News.