Athearn Ready To Roll GTR 4-4-0 Locomotive 2321
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).
Steam
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
4-4-0
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.
ATH-2695
The name of the railroad or owner.
Grand Trunk Railway (GT/GTR)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
2321
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
GTR
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).
ALCO
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.
Steam (1880 - 1940)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
1920s
1900s
1800s
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.
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The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
September 2026
The actual date the model became available at retailers.
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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price at the time of announcement.
$29.90
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).
Steam
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
4-4-0
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.
ATH-2695
The name of the railroad or owner.
Grand Trunk Railway (GT/GTR)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
2321
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
GTR
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).
Steam
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
4-4-0
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.
ATH-2695
The name of the railroad or owner.
Grand Trunk Railway (GT/GTR)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
2321
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
GTR
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.
PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers * DCC Ready 21 pin plug 4-4-0 is the Whyte notation of a type of steam loco with a 4-wheel lead * Nickel plated, blackened machined wheels machined metal wheels truck, 4 driving wheels, and no trailing wheels. Such a wheel arrangemen t with RP25 contours operate on all popular brand of track was popular worldwide, perhaps most famously in the United States * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box between 1860 and 1890, where it was extremely popular. Such engines * Painted and printed for realistic decoration were well-suited to mixed service over relatively rough track. By 1890 they * Highly-detailed, injection-molded body had largely fallen out of favor, having been superseded by 4-4-2, 2-6-0, and * Minimum radius: 18" 2-6-2 types to varying degrees. * Recommended radius: 22" $229.99 w/o SOUND | $329.99 w/ SOUND Items listed are subject to cancellation if pre-order minimum production quantities are not met. VISIT Your Local Retailer Orders Due: 02.28.25 CLICK Athearn.com ETA: SEPTEMBER 2026 CALL 1.800.338.4639
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Initial Source: 02_ATHHO_4-4-0_012425.pdf