Athearn\'s new HI-Performance motor is, in my opinion, equal to anything else out there. The one that comes with the later C44-9Ws, part number 84060 at 24.75, or 84067 with 3/4" fluwheels …

Good morning, all, Recently I received six replacement SD40/45 under frames and 6 Genesis Motor Upgrade kits. I ordered these to upgrade my 6 NP SD 45's. As of this morning I've …

"Athearn is a big believer of bulbs as they look the closest to the prototype. We are aware of the short life of our bulbs and the low intensity and we are addressing this issue.

The newer Athearn DCC-ready series have trucks with two isolated pick-ups on the trucks with no connection to the frame. But they are not direct replacements and would take some work to fit …

Dec 4, 2021 · The current Athearn "standard" motor which looks like the old blue box motor is way way way better than the old ones. Mainly beacause they changed to a scew wound armature …

Athearn cancelled the JB Hunt roadname from a upcoming release of the Wabash 53' Platewall trailers. In a livestream this evening Athearn explained that the roadname was as popular as …

Athearn and Horizon Hobby will continue to closely monitor the situation and make adjustments as necessary.We truly appreciate your continued support and understanding.— The Athearn …

I'm not thrilled with Athearn's lead times either. On the flip side, their products are seeing improvements like much better lighting, 21 pin mother boards, (that don't care which decoder …

Athearn is far from alone in this scrutiny, as BLMA, Exactrail, Tangent, Fox Valley, Bowser and others also get regular reviews. But the one company that I believes needs this spot light more …

Hey Guys, Back in January, "mstokinger" posted a topic called Ready-To-Roll Buzz. It was about the weird sound modelers found in several of their Athearn units. I too have been …