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Title: Athearn Box
Post by: Paul M. on October 28, 2007, 05:01:27 PM

Can anyone tell me about this Athearn box? I haven't seen one like it before.

(http://www.spiritone.com/~gcf/up1.jpg)

Title: Re: Athearn Box
Post by: Dr EMD on October 28, 2007, 06:22:19 PM

It could be from when Athearn offered an unpowered loco with a plastic truck and plastic underframe.

Later Athearn had their Hi-Fi drive (300 SMPH!) with stop on a dime braking.

Title: Re: Athearn Box
Post by: r.cprmier on October 29, 2007, 07:40:05 PM

Paul;
He's right...On a dime!!! From 350SMPH...Ha ha ha ha.... Oh, Thems wuz the days!

Rich

Title: Re: Athearn Box
Post by: Paul M. on October 29, 2007, 09:36:07 PM

How old do you think it would be?

Title: Re: Athearn Box
Post by: RAM on October 29, 2007, 10:16:05 PM

50 to 55 years

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