Athearn Ready To Roll BNSF Bethgon Coalporter Freight Car 9023
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).
Ready To Roll
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.
ATH11918
The name of the railroad or owner.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
9023
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
BNSF
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Prototype Details
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ALCO
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The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
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Contemporary (2005 - Present)
Merger (1995 - 2005)
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2000s
1990s
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.
June 2014
The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
February 2015
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).
Ready To Roll
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.
ATH11918
The name of the railroad or owner.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
9023
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
BNSF
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).
Ready To Roll
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.
ATH11918
The name of the railroad or owner.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
9023
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
BNSF
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 Freightcar America. The Bethgon is built of aluminum to lower the car's empty weight to about 21 tons thus increasing the amount of coal that can be carried. One of the most important parts of the Bethgon is the longitudinal tub floor design, which allows for an extra 18 tons of coal over earlier flat bottom designs. This also lowers the car's center of gravity for better stability. Athearn Trains (cid:127) 1600 Forbes Way (cid:127) Suite 120 (cid:127) Long Beach, CA (cid:127) 90810 310-763-7140 (cid:127) 877-422-9316 (cid:127) fax 310-895-7484 (cid:127) www.athearn.com
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Initial Source: 12_N_Coalporter_062714.pdf