What is the best repowering motor for Athearn units.
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 …
Athearn DDA40X first look / quick review - Trainorders.com
Re: Athearn DDA40X first look / quick review Author: UPWPFan JLWII2000 Thanks for the excellent photos and quick review. UP fans can finally can say good bye to Bachman's version …
Athearn Price Increase - Trainorders.com
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 mystery noise......problem solved!
Hey Guys, Back in January, "mstokinger" posted a topic called Ready-To-Roll Buzz. It was about the weird sound modelers found in several of their Athearn units. I too have been …
Athearn's DCC Adaptor Boards - Trainorders.com
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 …
The Difference Between Current Athearn RTR and Genesis Units?
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 …
Model Railroading > Walthers vs Athearn - Trainorders.com
Athearn is far from alone in this scrutiny, as BLMA, Exactrail, Tangent, Fox Valley, Bowser and others also get regular reviews. But the one company that I believes needs this spot light more …
Anybody tried to re-power a Athearn SW1500?
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 …
Athearn Genesis Motor Upgrade Kit and SD40/45 replacement …
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 …
Model Railroading > Athearn Blue Box motor upgrade questions
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 …