March 2023 New Announcements
Posted: 4/28/23
HO SD60M "TRI-CLOPS" DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE
Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
- Lit Number Boards & Truck Lights
- Etched see-through steps
- Animated roller bearings
HO EMD SD70-SERIES DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE
Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
- Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped
- EMD HTCR trucks, early with hidden bearings, or late with exposed bearings per prototype
- Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
HO GE "SLAB SIDE" GAS TURBINE
Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
- Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operation
- DCC ready version wiring harness installed (21 pin harness)
- Sound versions feature Soundtraxx Tsunami2 sound with 4 speakers installed
HO 60FT ATSF / TEXARKANA REBUILT XB-172 AUTO PARTS CAR
Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
- Brand new tooling; first time in plastic
- Correct x-panel roof
- Complete underbody brake gear
HO PC&F 50FT BOXCAR W/10'+6' YOUNGSTOWN DOOR
Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
- Separate wireform grab irons, etched metal coupler platforms, and/or etched metal roofwalk
- Full underframe detail: air brake reservoir, control valve, and brake cylinder with plumbing and brake rod details
- Coupler lift bars, trainline hoses, brake hoses, and hardware
HO EMD MODEL 40 LOCOMOTIVE
Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
- Painted and printed for realistic decoration
- All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
- Quick Plug™ plug and play technology: DCC ready
HO 30FT NACC 8,000 GALLON TANK CAR
Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
- Separate manway and vent
- Separately applied ladders with bracing
- Separately applied brake gear including air reservoir and brake wheel
HO FORD C RESCUE TRUCK
Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
- Factory assembled with many detail parts applied
- Molded cab interior with separately applied steering wheel
- Ford licensed model
HO FORD F850 BOX VAN
Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
- Factory assembled with many detail parts applied
- Molded cab interior with separately applied steering wheel
- Ford licensed model
HO 60FT CONTAINER
Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
- First time a 60' container has been offered in HO Scale
- Athearn is producing Versions 2 and 3 of these containers
- The 60ft container has the typical 40ft attachment points and are a High Cube configuration
