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& Ohio Sentinel scheme seen here, the HO scale Ready-to-Roll
model will be available decorated for New York, Susquehanna
& Western (“Ship with Susie” scheme), Maine Central,
Pennsylvania Railroad (Merchandise Service scheme with white
band), TRBX-Timken roller Freight; and Western Pacific. Details
include separately applied wire grab irons, an etched metal cou-
pler platform, and either simulated wood (plastic) or etched
metal running boards per prototype practice. The model rides on
70-ton Bettendorf-type trucks with 33” machined metal wheels.
A more
modern
boxcar, in
the form of
a 60’
Berwick high-cube car, is also coming from Athearn in July. The
HO scale model replicates a prototype with waffle sides and
Equipco plug doors with separately applied closure rods.
Additional features include metal grab irons, etched metal end
platforms, and 100-ton roller bearing trucks with 36” machined
wheels. Road names will be Norfolk Southern, Norfolk &
Western, Southern Railway, Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific (ex-
MP), and Milwaukee Road. The MSRP will be $38.98.
Athearn
also has an
HO scale
bay-window
caboose
scheduled
for release this summer. It will have separately applied grab irons
and railings, full window glazing, and caboose-style roller bear-
ing trucks. Road names will be Florida East Coast, Delaware &
Hudson (two schemes), Louisville & Nashville, Missouri Pacific,
Southern Railway (two schemes), and SSW-Cotton Belt. The
MSRP will be $26.98.
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