Athearn Genesis SSW 50' PC&F Box w/6'+8' Freight Car 27457
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.
Contemporary (2005 - Present)
Transition (1940 - 1960)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
2010s
1990s
1980s
1960s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
50'
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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The official description provided by the manufacturer.
New road numbers and paint schemes, Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box, Fully detailed full cushion underframe, Accurately painted and printed for prototypical realism, Separately applied door closure rods, side ladders, metal grab irons and etched metal end platforms, Separate wireform grab irons, etched metal coupler platforms, and/or etched metal roofwalk, Trucks with animated rotating bearing caps, Machined metal wheels, Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track, Replacement parts available
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 02_Genesis_50ft_PCF_6and8_Plug_Box_122915.pdf