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 for 28.50, …

Over the past several years Rocky Mountaineer has commissioned a few runs of HO models of their fleet. First two photos are of Athearn GP40-2 models lettered for the Rocky Mountaineer and …

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 having the …

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 Team Saw …

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 than the …

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 onto …

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 converted two …

I`m repowering an Athearn RTR SD40 with Alliance Loco Works #134 repowering kit. This kit re-uses the stock Athearn flywheels. The Helix Humper motor has bushings on the shaft to increase the …

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 of this …

Hello All, I have a question regarding Athearn Blue Box locomotives and lighting them. I am looking for information about doing this for standard dc. I have about a 50 Blue Box units.The majority of the …