May 2023 Announcements
Posted: 5/26/23
![GP9 LOCO](https://www.athearn.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-athearn-us-Library/default/dwaedfd162/announcements/may-2023/ATHG82836-01-250x250.jpg)
HO GP9 Diesel Locomotive
Release Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Bell placement & type per prototype
- DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
- Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks
![SD40](https://www.athearn.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-athearn-us-Library/default/dw84a16101/announcements/may-2023/ATH73742-02-250x250.jpg)
HO EMD SD40 Diesel Locomotive
Release Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
- See through cab windows, dynamic brake and radiator fans
- Flexicoil-C trucks with high or low brake cylinders (per prototype)
- Improved 5-pole skew wound can motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain
![GP38-2](https://www.athearn.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-athearn-us-Library/default/dwaa88a7af/announcements/may-2023/ATH72198-03-250x250.jpg)
HO EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive
Release Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Sound Ready! All units come with speakers installed, ready to add the 21-pin sound decoder of your choice!
- Individually applied wire formed grab irons
- LED Illuminated front and rear headlights, ditch lights, and beacons (where applicable to the prototype)
![16K Clay Slurry](https://www.athearn.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-athearn-us-Library/default/dw558bfd55/announcements/may-2023/ATH16396-04-250x250.jpg)
HO 16K Clay Slurry Tank Car
Release Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Separately applied fittings nozzle, manway, and small safety valve nozzle
- Full brake plumbing and rigging including brake wheel, air reservoir cylinder, triple valve, brake linkage trainline, brake rod, large brake support, small brake support
- See-through Photo-etched metal walkways and end platforms
![Bombardier](https://www.athearn.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-athearn-us-Library/default/dwaf537c01/announcements/may-2023/ATH29702-05-250x250.jpg)
HO Bombardier Passenger Car
Release Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Cab cars also include horn and bell
- Detailed interior
- Tinted windows
![N Bombardier](https://www.athearn.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-athearn-us-Library/default/dwa89c0e2c/announcements/may-2023/ATH28589-06-250x250.jpg)
N Bombardier Passenger Car
Release Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Retooled trucks for smoother rolling
- Separately-applied grab irons
- Weathered grills
![Modernized Boxcar](https://www.athearn.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-athearn-us-Library/default/dwef76b7e7/announcements/may-2023/ATH69448-07-250x250.jpg)
HO 40ft Modernized Boxcar
Release Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Underbody with brake system details
- Machined metal wheels
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
![F850](https://www.athearn.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-athearn-us-Library/default/dw94026fb4/announcements/may-2023/ATH284727-08-250x250.jpg)
HO Ford F850 Stakebed
Release Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Factory assembled with many detail parts applied
- Rubber tires
- Ford licensed model