Athearn ATH96196 HO Auto-Max Carrier, BNSF #314192

Athearn HO Auto-Max Carrier, BNSF #314192

Athearn Item #: ATH96196

MODEL FEATURES:

• Separately applied ladders, brake rigging, stirrups, and handbrake details


• Simulated corrugated roof


• Full articulation with flexible diaphragm


• Safety striping


• 70-ton roller bearing trucks


• 33” 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: 22”

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

In 1999, Gunderson began production of the Auto-Max articulated auto rack car. This unique car can carry 22 SUVs on three sets of internal ramps. Measuring over 140’ long and 20’ tall from the railhead, the Auto-Max pushes the operational and clearance limits of the railroad industry.