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 …

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 …

I'm not thrilled with Athearn's lead times either. On the flip side, their products are seeing improvements like much better lighting, 21 pin mother boards, (that don't care which decoder …

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 …

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 …

Athearn announced they cancelled a large list of items. It comes as no surprise seeing the overall struggles of that company and what Horizon's atrocious management has done to the brand …

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 …

Athearn 52' Mill Gondolas in both HO and N scales, road names Rio Grande, BN, Grand Trunk Western, Nacionales de Mexico, Delaware & Hudson, Canadian Pacific Athearn 65' Mill …

Date: 01/11/08 20:11 Re: Rebuilding an athearn Budd RDC Author: yardclerk An easy rebuild for the rubber band drive RDC is as follows: Put the biggest athearn flywheels you can fit between …

Athearn is selling the (90616) DCC adaptor board separately. This is the board that provides the directional lighting and the DCC plug in their latest DCC-Ready RTR locomotives. Has anyone …