This special production run is NOT AVAILABLE through Athearn dealers

As many modelers are aware, this run has been delayed for some time. Well, they are back on the way to us again. Both road numbers available are nearly sold out, with only a few of each left. Modelers interested in these should order now, or miss the train. And with as long as it took this time, the next train might be a long time coming.

Originally, the P42's delivered to VIA were a dark teal colour, Pantone 316. Unfortunately, this paint neither held up well to regular use, nor maintained the same colour. As a result, many P42's looked much worse for wear and colours varied, sometimes dramatically from one unit to another. As part of VIA Rail's solution to this problem, P42's are being painted with a blue replacing the original Pantone 316. VIA P42 908 & 920 have been repainted and now wear this scheme. For more on the background of this scheme, please read the article "CRO Special Report: "What Colour Are The VIA Rail P42's?" on the Canadian Railways Observations website.

As with the last custom run of P42 locomotives for VIA Rail, this limited run is almost sold out, so if you model VIA Rail, get your order in now. As this is a special run item, there will be a $75 deposit required at the time of order. 

Limited Numbers Still Available - Order Now!

Expected Release: April 2015

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