Athearn ADMX BethGon Coalporter Freight Car 50909
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
N
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).
-
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Coalporter
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
BethGon Coalporter
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.
50981
The name of the railroad or owner.
ADM Transportation (ADMX/ADM/DMIX/SYRX)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
50909
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
ADMX
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.
-
The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
-
The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
Contemporary (2005 - Present)
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.
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The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
January 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.
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Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
N
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).
-
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Coalporter
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
BethGon Coalporter
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.
50981
The name of the railroad or owner.
ADM Transportation (ADMX/ADM/DMIX/SYRX)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
50909
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
ADMX
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).
N
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).
-
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Coalporter
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
BethGon Coalporter
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.
50981
The name of the railroad or owner.
ADM Transportation (ADMX/ADM/DMIX/SYRX)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
50909
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
ADMX
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 Bethlehem Steel's Johnstown American * Removable coal load Corporation, the BethGon features all-aluminum construction and a * 36" machined metal wheels and RP25 contours unique trough-style bottom for added carrying capacity. * Operates on Code 40, 55 and 80 rail * Screw-mounted 100 ton roller bearing trucks This 'Bathtub' design increased the cubic capacity of the car and gave * Weighted for optimum performance the added advantage of a lower center of gravity for better tracking. * Body-mounted McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers Coalporters generally operate in solid unit trains. One end of each car is * Highly detailed, injection molded body equipped with a rotary coupler, to allow a train to be fed through a rotary * Painted and printed for realistic decoration unloader without uncoupling the cars. * Minimum radius: 9 3/4" $39.99 INDIVIDUAL | $179.99 5-PACK VISIT Your Local Retailer Orders Due: 09.27.24 CLICK Athearn.com ETA: JANUARY 2026 CALL 1.800.338.4639
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