Athearn Announcements August 30, 2024

[thomasjmdavis]

I think Athearn uses that light blue color in their artwork to signify the aluminum panels set against the aluminum posts just for contrast.   Any Athearn Bethgon I've seen in person comes out looking like one would expect...with the aluminum-colored panels and aluminum-colored posts.  And most--if not all--had that light blue color in the PDF.

Thanks for that bit of info.  I will try to keep it stored in my head, in case Athearn ever releases a 1950s era car in that color.

[Missaberoad]

Pretty sure the CN cars are not foobs and that is at least a second run.

My problem with the Athearn coal porters is the ride height and coupling distance.  I'm not interested in investing almost $10 more per car for new trucks and couplers.  I can do better with Intermountain and LBF cars in the secondary market.

The CN numbers Athearn is doing are Trinity Aluminators.

[High Hood]

Pretty sure the CN cars are not foobs and that is at least a second run.

My problem with the Athearn coal porters is the ride height and coupling distance.  I'm not interested in investing almost $10 more per car for new trucks and couplers.  I can do better with Intermountain and LBF cars in the secondary market.

The CN/CNA cars have angled tubs: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3700798

Athearn has recently retooled their Bethgon, so the ride height and coupling distance may be fixed now.

[Scottl]

Interesting, and I assumed they were all the same.

[Missaberoad]

Interesting, and I assumed they were all the same.

LBF Made the proper Aluminators years ago. Looks like Intermountain announced another run, not sure the status of them tho.