Athearn’s model repli-
cates specific details of
the early versions,
including the nose door
on the left side, two
closely spaced dynamic
brake vents, X-panel on
the electrical hood, flush-mounted top radiator grilles, and
unique radiator compartment doors. MSRP for the Genesis-
series model will be $199.98 without sound and $299.98 with
Tsunami sound and DCC decoder.
The March production schedule also includes UTC 33,900 gallon
LPG tank cars decorated for UTLX (white), UTLX (black with 10th
anniversary logo, above), UTLX (blue), Procor Limited (white),
and Exxon-Mobile Corporation (black). The photo-etched walk-
ways and end platforms, manway outlet, ladders, brake rigging,
and tank saddles are all separately applied details. The models
come with 100-ton roller bearing trucks with rotating caps. The
MSRP of the Genesis series models is $47.98.
Athearn’s March 2014
schedule has several
ready-to-roll models,
including 40' quad-
hoppers with offset
sides and a removable coal load. Road names will be Western
