LIMITED RUN - ORDER NOW!

This special production run is NOT AVAILABLE through Athearn dealers

As many modelers are aware, this run has been delayed for some time. As a result, there are many orders for these and few left to be ordered. It is very likely these will be sold out within the next few days. Modelers who have not ordered are advised to do so now.

Originally, the P42's delivered to VIA were a dark teal colour, Pantone 316. Unfortunately, this paint neither held up well to regular use, nor maintained the same colour. As a result, many P42's looked much worse for the wear and colours varied, sometimes dramatically from one unit to another. As part of VIA Rail's solution to this problem, P42's are being painted with a blue replacing the original Pantone 316. VIA P42 908 is one that has been repainted and now wears this scheme. For more on the background of this scheme, please read the article "CRO Special Report: "What Colour Are The VIA Rail P42's?" on the Canadian Railways Observations website.

As with the last custom run of P42 locomotives for VIA Rail, this limited run is almost sold out, so if you model VIA Rail, get your order in now! We will be able to order a MAXIMUM of 50 of these! Orders from customer who purchased the previous release VIA Rail P42 will be filled ahead of those who did not. As this is a special run item, there will be a $75 deposit required at the time of order.

Limited Numbers Still Available - Order Now!

Expected Release: August 2014

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