First Look: Athearn reefer - 3
4: Brake wheel end details.
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– and it turns itself off and on randomly for as long as it is receiv-
ing power, with appropriate start-up and shut-down noises.
Analog DC requires approximately 7.7 volts to be present before
it will start and there are warnings against exceeding 19 volts.
The only control is a volume dial, accessed by removing the roof
(see figure 5). The model features sounds recorded from diesel
gensets for the as-built version, and from tractor-trailer style
reefer units now used in the modernized versions.
Athearn's Genesis 57' WFE Reefer is an excellent model of
a long-sought after prototype. Modelers of the modern era
(1969 to present) should be very pleased with either version.
Available direct from Athearn or through several MRH advertis-
ers, the manufacturer's suggested retail price is $79.98 (sound
equipped) and $44.98 (non-sound).
5: Volume control on installed sound board, and
speaker.
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