Santa Fe GP39-2u #3409

Santa Fe GP39-2u #3409

• ATSF FEATURES:
• New Santa Fe phase 1 GP39-2u body with corrugated grilles — First time in Genesis!
• Illuminated “Swing out” style number boards
• Stratolight Beacon (effect in DCC)
• Newly tooled exhaust stack
• Removed class lights
• “Switcher” style walkway steps
• Rear mounted fuel tank
• Large front anticlimber
• Starting in 1986, Santa Fe rebuilt 50 GP39-2’s in their Cleburne, TX shops, designating them as “GP39-2u’s”. The “u” stood for “upgrade” which was a common term for Santa Fe rebuilds during this time. Other than the mechanical and electrical upgrades, Santa Fe added some unique details that distinguish these from their non-rebuild counterparts. These changes include: Fuel tank moved to the rear, new “swing out” style number boards, new style exhaust stack, and added an equipment door to the right side hood, just behind the cab. They also featured “switcher” style walkway steps for crew comfort during switching moves. A few even received modified corrugated radiator grilles.
• ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:
• #3409
• PH 1 body with chickenwire grilles
• Leslie 3-chime horn
• Added access equipment door behind cab