Athearn Genesis RDG FP7 Locomotive 902
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).
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).
FP7
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.
ATHG-2814
The name of the railroad or owner.
Reading (RDG)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
902
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
RDG
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.
-
The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
-
The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
Contemporary (2005 - Present)
Deregulation (1980 - 1995)
Second Generation Diesel (1960 - 1980)
Transition (1940 - 1960)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
2010s
1980s
1970s
1960s
1950s
1940s
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.
February 2026
The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
June 2027
The actual date the model became available at retailers.
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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price at the time of announcement.
$269.90
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).
Genesis
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).
FP7
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.
ATHG-2814
The name of the railroad or owner.
Reading (RDG)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
902
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
RDG
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).
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).
FP7
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.
ATHG-2814
The name of the railroad or owner.
Reading (RDG)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
902
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
RDG
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.
Following 30 years of commuter train service for the Reading and SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority), and two years of storage, former RDG #902 was obtained by the Lancaster, PA NRHS Chapter, while former RDG #903 was obtained by the Philadelphia NRHS Chapter. Both units were moved to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA. Restoration of the units began in 1986 and was completed in 1995. In 2007, the Lancaster Chapter donated #902 to the Reading Co. Technical & Historical Society. In 2010 both units were displayed at Steamtown in Scranton, PA. Most recently, SMS Rail Service, in coordination with the Reading Co. Technical & Historical Society, completed repairs and applied fresh paint to RDG #902. It has been recently reported that RDG #903 has been sold to SMS Rail Lines for use on their Woodstown Central railroad in New Jersey, making a reunion of #902 and #903 possible, this time in tourist excursion service. We are proud to offer these historic locomotives in their restored appearance.
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 02_GENHO_FP7_122625.pdf