PREORDER Athearn Genesis HO ATHG-3213 GEN ICC Bay Window Caboose w/Lights & Sound, Legendary Liveries Late Daylight SP #1969
Note: You will reserve this item today for a 10% down payment of $18. Approximately 30-45 days before your item is expected at the warehouse, we will invoice you $161.99 plus shipping and any applicable taxes.
PREORDER Athearn Genesis HO ATHG-3213 GEN ICC Bay Window Caboose w/Lights & Sound, Legendary Liveries Late Daylight SP #1969 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
Perhaps one of the most recognizable icons of American railroading, the caboose completed the train. Cabooses provided shelter for the rear end crew. From the cupola or bay windows, the crew could keep a lookout for shifting loads, damaged equipment, and overheating axles. As rail cars became larger in the late 1950s and early 1960s, there was a real need for cabooses to have greater visibility for the crew. In the extended-vision or wide-vision caboose, the sides of the cupola project beyond the side of the car body. This model was introduced by the International Car Company and saw service on most U.S. railroads. The expanded cupola allowed the crew to see past the top of the taller cars that began to appear after World War II, and also increased the roominess of the cupola area.
LEGENDARY LIVERIES:
What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”
ICC CABOOSE FEATURES:
- Better than brass detail™ including roadname and road number specific detail and laser-sharp painting and printing
- Interior seating for the addition of crew figures
- Lighting functions in DCC with brightness control (no magnetic wands to keep track of or lose)
- See-through end platforms and steps
- Etched metal window screens on door and some side windows
- Flush window glazing
- Wire-form grab irons
- Caboose trucks with rotating roller bearing caps
- Axle generator details
- Body-mounted McHenry ® scale knuckle-spring Couplers
- Multiple road numbers
- Separate wireform grab irons, etched metal coupler platforms
- Coupler lift bars, trainline hoses, brake hoses, and hardware
- Full underframe detail: air brake reservoir, control valve, and brake cylinder with plumbing and brake rod details
- Machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- Weighted for trouble-free operation
- Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box
- Accurately painted and printed for prototypical realism
- Highly-detailed, injection-molded body
- Window packaging for easy viewing, plus interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage
- Minimum radius: 18”
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
- Air horn or trainline air whistle as appropriate
- Clickety-clack with optional wheel flat spot sounds
- Brake set/release sounds including retainers and brake squeal
- ”Big Hole” emergency brake application sound
- Handbrake tie-down/release
- Adjustable flange squeal
- Air, horn, and bell sounds work seamlessly with Soundtraxx locomotive sound decoders
- Supports advanced consisting in DCC
- Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
- All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
LIGHT-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
- LED lighting for long life and reliable operation
- DCC decoder-equipped – Operates in DCC and Analog (DC) with lighting functions controllable in DCC
- Various classes will feature single or dual roof markers, or end-mount marker lights, per prototype and/or era (not all cars have marker lights)
- LED interior and marker lights with brightness control
- All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
SP FEATURES:
- Dual roof-mounted markers
- ACI panel
- Early COTS panel
SP FEATURES:
- Single roof-mounted marker
- U-1 wheel inspection dot
- Late COTS panel
SP FEATURES:
- Single roof-mounted marker
- U-1 wheel inspection dot
- Late COTS panel
- ACI panel
SP FEATURES:
- Single roof-mounted marker
- Based on experimental scarlet & grey scheme as applied to a member of a different class
- Late COTS panel
- ACI panel
SP FEATURES:
- Single roof-mounted marker
- Based on “Daylight” scheme applied to the C-50-10
- Late COTS panel
SSW FEATURES:
- Dual roof-mounted markers
- ACI panel
- Early COTS panel
SSW FEATURES:
- Single roof-mounted marker
- Wheel inspection dot
- Late COTS panel
SSW FEATURES:
- Single roof-mounted markers
- ACI panel
- Early COTS panel
- Wheel inspection dot
SP FEATURES:
- No markers
- Repainted in 2015 and reportedly used as a caboose in Texas
- Late COTS panel
Preorders: Frequently Asked Questions
What is preordering and why would I want to do that?
What is preordering and why would I want to do that?
In the model railroading world, most products are made in limited runs. Manufacturers no longer produce large quantities to sit in warehouses. Instead, they announce new items and set a preorder deadline. After that date, production is based largely on the number of reservations received.
Preordering through Model Train Stuff guarantees your spot in line for these limited releases. When the products arrive, orders are filled in the order they were placed. The earlier you preorder, the better your chance of getting your items, even if there are shipping delays or shortfalls from the manufacturer.
Preordering is as easy as 1-2-3!
Preordering is as easy as 1-2-3!
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How can I place a preorder?
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When will I be charged for my preorder?
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Can I cancel my preorder?
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When will my preorder ship?
When will my preorder ship?
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What happens if a preorder item is delayed or canceled by the manufacturer?
What happens if a preorder item is delayed or canceled by the manufacturer?
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How do I check the status of my preorder?
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What if I have more questions about preordering?
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