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Regular poster 239 posts Deane Johnson Regular poster 239 posts
Deane Johnson

I was looking through the ads in MRH magazine and saw one for Athearn Genesis 2.0.  Am I behind on things, or is this a teaser for a new level of detail?  The ad says it exceeds brass detail.

Is something new out in "Genesis 2.0", or is something coming?  Anybody know?

I could easily be missing the obvious and be the only one not clued in.

Deane
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joef MRH Founder 17,527 posts
joef

You got it

You got it, think of Genesis 2.0 as being somewhere between Rivet Counter and Museum Quality to borrow ScaleTrains.com's terminology. First model coming in early 2020.

Joe Fugate​
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jTrackin Super User 678 posts
jTrackin

Hey Joe, for us newbies is

Hey Joe, for us newbies is there a chart that (regardless of price) that can classify brands or levels within brands that displays quality/detail both locos and rolling stock.?

James B
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Deane Johnson Regular poster 239 posts
Deane Johnson

Cool!  Thanks Joe.  For me,

Cool!  Thanks Joe.  For me, detail is one of the most exciting facets of model railroading these days. Some of the buildings I also see in the ads are really outstanding with character.    I only wish I had more time to work on things. 
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jimfitch Prolific poster 5,288 posts
jimfitch

Genesis 2.0 as being

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Genesis 2.0 as being somewhere between Rivet Counter and Museum Quality to borrow ScaleTrains.com's terminology. First model coming in early 2020

 

Which engine is the first Genesis 2?

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Jim Fitch
northern VA
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musgrovejb Prolific poster 1,733 posts
musgrovejb

SD90 MAC

Per the Athearn website it looks like the first “G2” release will be the SD90 MAC.  MSRP with sound decoder is $339.98 

New G2 features listed include:

  • Etched, see-through walkway steps
  • Illuminated number boards
  • Illuminated ground lights
  • DCC+Sound models feature dual Sugarcube speakers for optimal sound quality

Athearn states that they are taking advantage of new manufacturer advancements.  So, “a guess”, would be details once only available when using brass, like see through walkway steps, are now available with the plastic molding process.

Joe

Modeling Missouri Pacific Railroad's Central Division, Fort Smith, Arkansas

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jimfitch Prolific poster 5,288 posts
jimfitch

It looks like the 4th run of

It looks like the 4th run of SDP40F's will be Genesis 2 also.  Those are on my shopping list for the San Francisco Zephyr that I road twice as a teen.

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Jim Fitch
northern VA
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marcfo68 Frequent poster 656 posts
marcfo68

. . .

just go over to the Athearn web site and search for G2 and see the long list of engines. This went public in March.

Marc
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musgrovejb Prolific poster 1,733 posts
musgrovejb

List

Marc,

Not seeing anything on Athearn website designated as G2 or Genesis 2.0 except for the EMD SD90 and SDP40F. 

“They do have new locomotives coming out that “do not” have any G2 features listed”.

Can you send a link to the list you found?

Joe

Modeling Missouri Pacific Railroad's Central Division, Fort Smith, Arkansas

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLENIMVXBDQCrKbhMvsed6kBC8p40GwtxQ

 
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Sean Martin Regular poster 239 posts
Sean Martin

Genesis 2.0

Athearn does mention Genesis 2.0 on their Facebook page:

 
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