Athearn Ready To Roll GN GATC 2600 Airslide Hopper Freight Car 71899
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
N
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Ready To Roll
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Hopper
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
GATC 2600 Airslide Hopper
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
ATH23181
The name of the railroad or owner.
Great Northern (GN)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
71899
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
GN
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Prototype Details
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ALCO
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Contemporary (2005 - Present)
Merger (1995 - 2005)
Deregulation (1980 - 1995)
Second Generation Diesel (1960 - 1980)
Transition (1940 - 1960)
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1970s
1960s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
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Specific measurements of the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. IL 40'6").
Allowed types:
• IL (Inside Length)
• IW (Inside Width)
• IH (Inside Height)
• OL (Outside Length)
• OW (Outside Width)
• OH (Outside Height)
• EH (Eaves Height)
• EW (Eaves Width)
• EXH (Extreme Height)
• EXW (Extreme Width)
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Volume or weight capacity markings as labeled on the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. CUFT 3000).
Allowed types:
• CUFT (Cubic Feet)
• CAPY (Nominal Capacity)
• LDLMT (Load Limit)
• LTWT (Light Weight)
• GRL (Gross Rail Load)
• MAX WGT (Max Cargo Weight)
• GAL (Gallons)
• US GAL (US Gallons)
• IMP GAL (Imperial Gallons)
• LITERS (Liters)
• KG (Kilograms)
• SHELL (Shell Capacity)
• DOME (Dome Capacity)
• WATER CAPY (Water Capacity)
• ICE CAPY (Ice Bunker Capacity)
• BKR CAPY (Bunker Capacity)
• LEVEL (Level Full Capacity)
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Availability
The date the model was announced by the manufacturer.
March 2018
The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
March 2019
The actual date the model became available at retailers.
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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price at the time of announcement.
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Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
N
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Ready To Roll
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Hopper
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
GATC 2600 Airslide Hopper
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
ATH23181
The name of the railroad or owner.
Great Northern (GN)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
71899
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
GN
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
N
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Ready To Roll
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Hopper
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
GATC 2600 Airslide Hopper
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
ATH23181
The name of the railroad or owner.
Great Northern (GN)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
71899
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
GN
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
The official description provided by the manufacturer.
Model Features: Three road numbers, Early GATC Airslide body: no angled end gusset plates; channel-section vertical posts at bolsters, Detailed underbody including outlet piping, Rectangular or oval shaker brackets, Gravity or gravity-pneumatic outlets, See through metal roof walk, Factory installed wire grab irons and brake piping, Separately applied round roof hatches and brake wheel, Roller bearing or Bettendorf trucks, Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box, Accurately painted and printed, Highly detailed, injection molded body, Machined metal wheels, Weighted for trouble free operation, Body mounted McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers, Clear plastic jewel box for convenient storage, Operates on all popular brands of track, Minimum radius: 9 "
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