ATHG-1825 Athearn HO GP38-2 w/DCC & Sound -- SP #4812 Electric (Different Roadname Shown)

(Different Roadname Shown)

The paint kept on rolling into the BN era

Photo shows a 3 pack

Full front and rear SP light package

used in the making of lime and cement

ATHG-1825 Athearn HO GP38-2 w/DCC & Sound -- SP #4812 Electric (Different Roadname Shown)GP38 2 Locomotive w DCC & Sound Southern Pacific #4812 In 1980, SP placed an order for 45 GP38 2s from EMD. Starting in the late 1980s, FRA regulations dictated that any lighting feature of a locomotive that is installed must operate or the locomotive cannot be used in service. To combat this, the SP (and many other roads) would simply remove any unused or mechanically problematic lighting features such as class lights and gryalights. Also during this