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    Athearn Genesis FEF upgrades

    I've had a first-gen Athearn FEF for a while now and have never been fully satisfied with the factory-installed MRC sound decoder. I've been kicking around the idea of replacing it. Tsunami Heavy Steam seems to be the replacement decoder of choice. I'm interested in any comments, tips...
  2. R

    Athearn parts question

    Will an Athearn RTR shell fit on an Athearn BB frame and running gears? If not, which frames and running gears will an Athearn RTR SD40-2 shell fit on? I am thinking of a project which includes an Athearn RTR SD40-2 shell. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
  3. C

    Locomotive Help Needed

    Well this is my first post on this forum, hopefully of many. I recently purchased an Athearn Genesis FP45, and am very happy with my purchase. However, when I run it, it runs very choppy. I thought maybe it was a problem with breaking it in, but after 3 days of running it, it hasn't gotten any...
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    Need Help: Athearn SD40-2 Parts Diagram

    My question is about the Athearn SD40-2 manufactured between new tooling style and the Blue Box days. I already have an SD40-2 so I know what I need but don't know the part number. I have already discovered that the shell from that style will not fit on the new tooling frame. I am trying to...
  5. 7033 at St. Albans Tunnel

    7033 at St. Albans Tunnel

    As locals play in the new fallen snow, C&O 7033 takes a empties up Coal River at MP 1 in this HO scene. The F7s are 30 year old Athearn HO locos.
    • WVrailfan
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    • athearn c&o ho
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Mountains and Rural Areas
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    Athearn SD45 Derailing Problem

    I just bought another SD45, having two SD45's already. The problem is that the new SD45 seems to derail at certain parts of the layout while the other two don't. I cleaned the track but I know it isn't the track. Upon reversing, the problem SD45 made a slight grinding noise, along with a...
  7. W&LE #109

    W&LE #109

    Wheeling & Lake Erie #109 the Robert S. Bixler. Brewster Shops rebuild.
    • nwdrummer379
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    • athearn gp35
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  8. W&LE 109

    W&LE 109

    Wheeling & Lake Erie #109 the Robert S. Bixler. Brewster Shops rebuild.
    • nwdrummer379
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    • athearn gp35
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  9. OCS 2912

    OCS 2912

    Ohio Central 2912.
    • nwdrummer379
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    • athearn central gp35 ohio
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  10. Clear the Track

    Clear the Track

    Santa Fe's Grand Canyon Limited just past the sand creek trestle comes bearing down on the camera. Just enough time to clear the track.
    • GandyDancer
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    • athearn fe genesis santa warbonnet
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  11. Old Athearn

    Old Athearn

    One of my favorite pieces of equipment is this old one, an early Athearn boxcar that, despite its age, still manages to carry on.
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    • athearn boxcar metal old
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Freight Cars
  12. thaddeusthudpucker

    Has ther been an internal shakeup at Athearn?

    Something big happen over at Athearn? I have emailed them twice asking them about some parts but haven't gotten a response. In the past I have gotten responses within a couple of days. Are they turning into MTH?!? (GOD FORBID!!!)
  13. Last night for an old timer.

    Last night for an old timer.

    HO scale Athearn F7 on the scrap line at night. Model and photo by Bob Boudreau
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    • athearn bob boudreau f7 fundy northern
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  14. CN 4713

    CN 4713

    Another work in progress. Horn and snowshields by Miniatures by Eric. The unit is an Athearn GP38-2.
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    • 4713 athearn cn gp38-2
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  15. BN 9284

    BN 9284

    Close up of the new SD60M from Athearn.
    • kjd
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    • athearn bn sd60m
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Locomotives and Rolling Stock
  16. Athearn SD60M

    Athearn SD60M

    9284 and a pair of SD40-2s pause on the Wallace River Bridge with another coal train.
    • kjd
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    • athearn bn sd60m
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: Locomotives and Rolling Stock
  17. A&P 41 crossing the Rock Island Bridge

    A&P 41 crossing the Rock Island Bridge

    After a day at work, I decided to take the long way home across the Mississippi, by going over the Rock Island Bridge. Lucky for me, a WCTR transfer run, with A&P power at the front, was sitting on the bridge, waiting for clearance to go onto UP tracks to reach St. Paul. Photo location is...
    • martin_lumber
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    • a&p athearn aurora bridge portland sd40-2 swing wctr
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Dioramas and Mini-Scenes
  18. BN #9580 & BNSF #9477

    BN #9580 & BNSF #9477

    sd70mac engines BN #9580 & BNSF #9477 on a short freight.
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    • athearn bn bnsf freight kato sd70mac
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  19. SD9B

    SD9B

    Athearn SD9 (or 7) with a Smokey Valley SD24B conversion kit. Added are headlights, air tanks, Paducah air filter, and new stacks.
    • martin_lumber
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    • air athearn custom sd7 sd9
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    • Category: Locomotive and Rolling Stock Construction Photos
  20. WCTR BB23-7

    WCTR BB23-7

    This is what happens when I get mad at the Smokey Valley GE Utility Cab sides... This engine is a B unit, as well as a shoving platform. It will get a coat of the WCTR (ex-Aztalan Pacific) Tan/Black patch paint.
    • martin_lumber
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    • athearn b23-7 custom platform rpp shoving wctr
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Locomotive and Rolling Stock Construction Photos




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