Athearn 50’ PS-1 Plug Door Boxcar Athearn has steadfastly been one of the friendliest manufacturers to Frisco folks! That has been proven once again in September 2015. Athearn has announced the release of three road numbers in their 50’ PS-1 Plug Door Boxcar. The item/road numbers are: ATH24066/8617, ATH24067/8620, and ATH24068/8622. Athearn lists the following features: • Fully assembled and ready for your layout • Razor sharp printing and painting • Weighted for optimum performance • McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers installed • Machined 33” metal wheels • Window packaging for easy viewing • Interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage • Minimum radius: 10” The models were announced on September 25, 2015, orders must be in by October 23, 2015, and the models are expected to be released in August 2016. The manufacturers suggested retail price is $19.98. Continue reading...
