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  1. Cheap&NothingWasted

    Athearn Genesis CNW 8701 or Custom Builders

    Hey all, So, I've got a question for anyone who's willing to answer--My favorite two locomotives, ever, are the ex-CNW Twins, sadly, they've been repainted, but Athearn recently rolled out Genesis's the two C44-9Ws, the 8701 and the 8646. I was able to get my hands on the 8646, but my...
  2. Challenger #3985

    Challenger #3985

    I was fiddling with my camera with the window open today and noticed the sunlight hitting the side of #3985. Started trying to snap a good shot of it, and managed to get this. Figured I\'d share it
    • k4kfh
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    • 3985 athearn challenger genesis pacific union up
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    • Category: Steam Locomotives
  3. W

    Athearn Genesis Coupler Replacement Difficulties

    I consider myself an experienced modeler, but I always have a devil of a time installing replacement [Kadee] couplers on Athearn Genesis Engines. Specifically SD70 [M-2 ACe] models. The stupid cut lever detail always gets in the way and haven't come up with a fool proof way to keep that from...
  4. 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...
  5. 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
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    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  6. Weathered Genesis Vs Unweathered.

    Weathered Genesis Vs Unweathered.

    Here's a few comparison shots. the accompanying car is the same model, but a different road name, and its not weathered.
    • jbaakko
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    • bnsf genesis ho weathered
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    • Category: Freight Cars
  7. Weathered Genesis Vs Unweathered.

    Weathered Genesis Vs Unweathered.

    Here's a few comparison shots. the accompanying car is the same model, but a different road name, and its not weathered.
    • jbaakko
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    • bnsf genesis ho weathered
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Freight Cars
  8. Weathered Genesis Vs Unweathered.

    Weathered Genesis Vs Unweathered.

    Here's a few comparison shots. the accompanying car is the same model, but a different road name, and its not weathered.
    • jbaakko
    • Media item
    • bnsf genesis ho weathered
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Freight Cars




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