Athearn ATH81600 HO RTR Bethgon Coalporter 5-Pack, Conrail #3
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Expected Delivery: June 2023
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Athearn HO RTR Bethgon Coalporter 5-Pack, Conrail #3
Athearn Item #: ATH81600
MODEL FEATURES:
- Newly Re-tooled Body
- Separate wire form grab irons, etched metal coupler platforms
- Separately applied brake wheel
- Multiple road numbers
- 36” machined metal wheels with RP25 contours
- Weighted for optimum performance
- Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
- Highly-detailed, injection-molded body
- Painted and printed for realistic decoration
- Minimum radius: 18”
PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
The Coalporter was developed in an effort to create a higher-capacity, more efficient coal car. Built by Bethlehem Steel’s Johnstown American Corporation, the BethGon features all-aluminum construction and a unique trough-style bottom for added carrying capacity.
This ‘Bathtub’ design increased the cubic capacity of the car and gave the added advantage of a lower center of gravity for better tracking. Coalporters generally operate in solid unit trains. One end of each car is equipped with a rotary coupler, to allow a train to be fed through a rotary unloader without uncoupling the cars.
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | 234.99 |
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UPC | 797534816008 |
Scale | HO |
Item Returns | This item can be returned |