Athearn has announced new RTR 60 ft Gunderson Box Cars

Canadian Pacific (CP) #218017

Available in...

Individual
 

& 3-Packs

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

The modern 100 ton, high-cube, 60’ boxcar has become ubiquitous in the modern rail scene. These cars are designed to carry a myriad of loads, from auto parts to forest products.These boxcars are a perfect addition to any modern freight train.

This RTR model accurately depicts a Gunderson built boxcar. Many paint schemes from the extremely similar Trenton/Greenbrier built cars are also offered as close “stand-in” type models.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Fully assembled and ready for your layout

• Weighted for optimum performance

• 36” metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

• Replacement parts available

• Based on prototype photos

• Separately applied wire grab irons and etched end platforms

• Razor sharp painting and printing

• Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers

• Great for modern collectors

• Minimum radius: 18”

PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:

• Faded base colors matched to the prototype, the perfect starting point for adding grime and rust

• Patches applied and shaped per road number matching each corresponding side to the prototype

• Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment; “Tattered and Torn” just like the real thing

• Some Prime for Grime models feature paint scheme variations

Order Due Date: May 29, 2020

Anticipated Delivery Date: May 2021