Athearn Genesis FXE 13,600-Gallon Acid Tank Freight Car 684014
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).
Genesis
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Tank Car
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
13,600-Gallon Acid Tank
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.
ATHG68320
The name of the railroad or owner.
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The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
684014
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
FXE
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.
-
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)
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.
October 2015
The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
September 2016
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).
Genesis
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Tank Car
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
13,600-Gallon Acid Tank
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.
ATHG68320
The name of the railroad or owner.
-
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
684014
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
FXE
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).
Genesis
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Tank Car
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
13,600-Gallon Acid Tank
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.
ATHG68320
The name of the railroad or owner.
-
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
684014
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
FXE
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.
New road numbers, Highly detailed, injection-molded body, Two different body "phases" (early and late), Coupler lift bars, trainline hoses, brake hoses, and hardware, Different top platforms as appropriate per prototype, Full underframe detail: air brake reservoir, control valve, and brake cylinder with plumbing and brake rod details, Many separately applied details, Trucks with animated rotating bearing caps, Etched metal walkways, Machined metal wheels, Separate wire grabs and handrails, Weighted for trouble free operation, Different end sills as appropriate per prototype, Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track, Minimum radius: 18", Body-mounted, McHenry(R) scale double-shelf knuckle couplers, Recommended radius: 22", Multiple road numbers, Window packaging for easy viewing, plus interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage, Accurately painted and printed for prototypical realism, Replacement parts available
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 02_Genesis_13.6kGal_Acid_Tank_102315.pdf