Athearn\'s new HI-Performance motor is, in my opinion, equal to anything else out there. The one that comes with the later C44-9Ws, part number 84060 at 24.75, or 84067 with 3/4" fluwheels for 28.50, …

Good morning, all, Recently I received six replacement SD40/45 under frames and 6 Genesis Motor Upgrade kits. I ordered these to upgrade my 6 NP SD 45's. As of this morning I've converted two …

I haven't seen much excitement from Athearn for years, and I noticed the cancellations in the latest newsletter. It looks like they may have lost their way to innovation, and lately, there have just been …

The newer Athearn DCC-ready series have trucks with two isolated pick-ups on the trucks with no connection to the frame. But they are not direct replacements and would take some work to fit onto …

I've got several Athearn Ugly Duckling 40' high cube boxcars. Did prototypes for these cars exist? I can't recall seeing any 40' high cubes. Anyone got any photos of prototypes? What were these cars used …

What is going on at Athearn? They no longer have estimated arrival information, they are over a year late on several announcement deliveries, I keep seeing posts on Facebook about items in stock that …

I had to spot check their SD38s, Athearn announced them back in September 2023 with a projected delivery date of February 2025. Latest update I saw on their Facebook page indicated maybe a …

Athearn and Horizon Hobby will continue to closely monitor the situation and make adjustments as necessary.We truly appreciate your continued support and understanding.— The Athearn Team Saw …

I`m repowering an Athearn RTR SD40 with Alliance Loco Works #134 repowering kit. This kit re-uses the stock Athearn flywheels. The Helix Humper motor has bushings on the shaft to increase the …

I always look forward to the end of the month to see new Athearn announcements. I know Athearn has had some unfavorable discussions of late. I was thinking they should only announce 1 or 2 things, to …