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Athearn HO EMD SD90MAC-H Ph2 Locomotive

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Return of the MAC!

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Athearn N 13,600-Gallon Acid Tank

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YES its N scale!

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Athearn Genesis HO GP40-2 DT&I Locomotive
Athearn Genesis HO GP40-2 Guilford/MEC Locomotive
Athearn Genesis HO GP40-2 UP Locomotive

NEW Tooling and Lighting Features

Athearn has updated the venerable GP40 series of models with all new tooling in both the CSX and DT&I models as well as all new lighting features our customers have demanded. Shop Now

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See you at the Big E!

Two days of the largest train show in the United States.

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Speed Matching

How to configure Soundtraxx Tsunami2 equipped locomotives to work in perfect unison in a consistent manner.

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2022 NMRA National Train Show

Heading to the Gateway to the west for the National Show in 2022.

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Athearn Genesis HO Gas Turbine UP Locomotive
Athearn Genesis HO Gas Turbine GE Locomotive
Athearn Genesis HO Gas Turbine SP Locomotive

Union Pacific’s original Big Boy Replacement

The latest run of the Athearn Genesis Gas Turbines now feature lit number boards and classification lights. Shop Now

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HO GP39-2 Locomotive with DCC & Sound, D&H #7405 This product is not available any longer.
Athearn - ATHG66359
HO GP39-2 Locomotive with DCC & Sound, D&H #7405
$329.99
HO Trinity 3-Bay Hoppers, NS # 2 (3) This product is not available any longer.
Athearn - ATHG97170
HO Trinity 3-Bay Hoppers, NS # 2 (3)
$149.99
HO RTR Arch Roof Observation, MOW #111992 This product is not available any longer.
Athearn - ATH86635
HO RTR Arch Roof Observation, MOW #111992
$47.99
HO GP39-2u Locomotive with DCC & Sound, BNSF #2773 This product is not available any longer.
Athearn - ATHG66355
HO GP39-2u Locomotive with DCC & Sound, BNSF #2773
$329.99
HO RTR 65'6" Mill Gondola, MKT #43720 This product is not available any longer.
Athearn - ATH82972
HO RTR 65'6" Mill Gondola, MKT #43720
$37.99

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Amherst Railroad Hobby Show

(Amherst) Occupying 350,000 square feet in four buildings, the Amherst RR Hobby Show is the largest model train show in America.

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Rocky Mountain Train Show

(RMTS) Located in Denver Colorado at the National Western Complex each spring, the Rocky Mountain Train Show has quickly become a modeler favorite.

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NMRA The Texas Express

(NMRA) Come see the Athearn team and our model trains at the annual NMRA show, located this year for the first time in Dallas / Fort Worth Texas.

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Trainfest

(Trainfest) America's largest operating model railroad show, located in Milwaukee Wisconsin. This event has become a tradition in the Midwest.

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Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD SD90MAC
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This week we'll talk about the Athearn EMD SD90MAC. We will also answer your questions during the live feed.
Athearn 40 Foot Pickle Cars and Athearn HO Taxi Cars
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Athearn HO 40ft Pickle Cars: A pickle car was a specialized type of tank car designed to carry pickles. This car consisted of several wooden or metal vats (typically three or four) and was often roofed. Pickles which are preserved in salt brine were loaded through hatches in the roof.
Athearn Genesis GP38-2 and Athearn HO & N scale 20 foot Containers
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This week we'll talk about the Athearn Genesis GP38-2 as well as the Athearn HO and N scale 20 foot Containers. We will also answer your questions during the live feed.
Athearn Genesis ICC Caboose and Athearn HO 62 Foot Tank Car
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This week we'll talk about the Athearn Genesis ICC Caboose and Athearn HO 62 Foot Tank Car. We will also answer your questions during the live feed.

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