Building on a rich tradition started in 1946, the Athearn brand is home to the hobby’s best-loved models. Athearn has brought the joy of model railroading to you for 75 years, starting from our classic ‘Blue-Box” kits to our most recent Genesis 2.0 line. With accurate detailing and painting, Athearn is the brand that any hobbyist is proud to own and operate. No matter your era or favorite railroad, Athearn truly is “Trains in Miniature.”

 

 

Athearn Genesis has announced new 50 ft PC&F Smooth Side Box Cars w/ 14 ft Plug Door

 

Southern Pacific (SP)

 

Primed For Grime

 

Cotton Belt (SSW)

 

 

Union Pacific (UP/SP)

 

Golden West Service (GWS)

 

Primed For Grime

MODEL FEATURES:

• Fully detailed full cushion underframe

• 70-Ton roller bearing trucks with operating bearing caps

• Separately applied door closure rods, side ladders, metal grab irons and etched metal end platforms

• Full underframe detail: air brake reservoir, control valve, and brake cylinder with plumbing and brake rod details

• Machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

• Minimum radius: 18” - Recommended radius: 22”

• Era: early 1970s to present

• Coupler lift bars, trainline hoses, brake hoses, and hardware

 

 

 

PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE

• Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment

• Faded base colors matched to the prototype

• Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust

 

 

Order Due Date: April 30, 2021

Anticipated Delivery Date: May 2022

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