Athearn Ready To Roll BNSF GP60M Locomotive 129
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
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).
Locomotive
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Diesel
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
GP60M
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.
ATH88862
The name of the railroad or owner.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
129
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
BNSF
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
EMD
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.
Contemporary (2005 - Present)
Merger (1995 - 2005)
Second Generation Diesel (1960 - 1980)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
1990s
1980s
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.
July 2016
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).
HO
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).
Locomotive
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Diesel
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
GP60M
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.
ATH88862
The name of the railroad or owner.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
129
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
BNSF
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).
HO
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).
Locomotive
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Diesel
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
GP60M
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.
ATH88862
The name of the railroad or owner.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
129
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
BNSF
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.
built by EMD for Santa Fe * Separately-applied wire grab irons in 1990. The model is a GP60 with "North American" or "Safety" * Celcon handrails for scale appearance cab. In 1991, Santa Fe acquired 23 cabless GP60Bs to go with * Frame, hood, or roof-mounted bell the GP60Ms. Both locomotives were assigned to Santa Fe's * Quick Plug(TM) plug and play technology: DCC ready with both hottest intermodal trains in groups of three and four units. They 8 and 9 pin connector unless noted* also were regularly mixed with Santa Fe road power on all types of * Bi-directional constant lighting trains. The BNSF merger in 1996 greatly increased the variety of * Incandescent bulbs for realistic appearance assignments and motive power combinations. Today, the GP60Ms * Multiple road numbers and GP60Bs are primarily assigned road switcher service on the * McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers former Santa Fe Coast Division lines west of Belen, New Mexico. $129.98 SRP Visit Your Local Retailer | Visit www.athearn.com | Call 1.800.338.4639
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Initial Source: 03_RTR_GP60M_072216.pdf