Athearn Genesis ATSF Ford C Box Van Freight Car Unknown
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).
Genesis
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Boxcar
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
Ford C Box Van
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.
ATH2556
The name of the railroad or owner.
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe (ATSF)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
Unknown
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
ATSF
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
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Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
GE
The build date, if printed on the model.
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The rebuild date, if printed on the model.
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The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
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The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
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The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
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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.
June 2021
The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
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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).
Genesis
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Boxcar
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
Ford C Box Van
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.
ATH2556
The name of the railroad or owner.
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe (ATSF)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
Unknown
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
ATSF
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).
Genesis
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Boxcar
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
Ford C Box Van
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.
ATH2556
The name of the railroad or owner.
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe (ATSF)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
Unknown
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
ATSF
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.
Building on a rich tradition started in 1946, the Athearn(R) brand is home to the hobby's best-loved models. Athearn has brought the joy of model railroading to you for 75 years, starting from our classic 'Blue-Box" kits to our most recent Genesis(R) 2.0 line. With accurate detailing and painting, Athearn is the brand that any hobbyist is proud to own and operate. No matter your era or favorite railroad, Athearn truly is "Trains in Miniature."
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
No notes available.