Genesis GP38-2 Light Question

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Does anyone happen to know if the Genesis GP38-2 #G40602 uses LED’s or regular bulbs for the headlights? I’m not sure of the age of it as it.

Thanks in advance.

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I believe this run was from 2015. The specs posted here say lighting is provided by microbulbs.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-GP38-2W-Locomotive-w-DCC-Sound-Canadian-National-4789-Athearn-G40602/352570584137?hash=item5216d82c49:g:aegAAOSwkNZUpG17

It took a while for Athearn to get on the LED bandwagon.

Good Luck, Ed

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A 2015 vintage would not have LEDs.

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Searching Athearn’s site for older models shows that LED were “all new” for the 2018 release of this model. Prior to that incandescent bulbs were fitted, presumably.

http://www.athearn.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ATHG65498

http://www.athearn.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ATHG65784

Handy feature of their site.

That particular product code #G40602 does not show up though. Numbers that are close suggest a 2012/13 release date.