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 …

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 …

Dec 4, 2021 · The current Athearn "standard" motor which looks like the old blue box motor is way way way better than the old ones. Mainly beacause they changed to a scew wound armature …

What is the annualized cost of supporting bulbs to Athearn's bottom line? Today's state of art LED colors match prototype bulbs very closely and match the light output perfectly. and on a side …

Got this in the Email today from Athearn/Horizon: We wanted to share the latest news with you pertaining to the Amtrak 50th Anniversary Phase V #46 locomotives.

The A-line repower kit is intended for the Athearn SW7, does not fit in the shell of the sw1500 or it's chassis. Easiest way to re-motor one is to find one of the Overland chassis that were …

Important Notice Regarding Upcoming Price AdjustmentsPosted: 3/28/25At Athearn, we value transparency and open communication with our customers. We'd like to inform you of an …

Are the numberboard on the genesis f units lite up or do I have to drill them out to put my own bulbs to lite them?

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 …

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 …