New Athearn 2-8-0 Unboxing and Review

[@DerekWimberly-w3h]

That whining sound is the electrical dynamo used for the lights and if there's any electrical needs.

[@michaelsmith441]

Was on the fence about buying one, think I may pick one up 👌

[@ThomasHuggins-qx4fp]

The unidentified black cylinder on top of the boiler appears to be a generator / dynamo to power the electric headlight. The sound of the dynamo winding-up is paired to the lighting. No doubt Athearn recommends 18" radius; can it turn tighter?

[@AverysTrains]

Ah thanks for the info on the startup whine! I was wondering what that was! I think they do recommend either 18” or 22”. This layout is all basically 22”

[@rapcreeperproductions3269]

I preordered two of these in September of last year. I got them today. I got D&RGW 947 and UP 241. So far the only thing I'm worried about is the plastic crank pins on the wheels

[@MrRFAvery]

Nice review

[@mrrobscleaningservice6059]

Pick one of these back in September have enjoyed it ever since this particular class of steam locomotive was primarily used for Freight traffic

[@AverysTrains]

It’s certainly a nice running loco like Athearns are known to be! I mainly run this with that passenger set as I don’t have anything else to be even kind of close to period correct. Certainly an interesting history on this class of locos!

[@lancealipon9029]

this is cool as heck (i wish i had one)

[@rickdee67]

This model is a derivative of the former MDC/Roundhouse consolidations . The origins of this are from the late 60s. This paint scheme is called a Bumblebee. I have this locomotive from the 2006 issue in DC and it is an excellent running and silent locomotive.

[@AverysTrains]

I love me a good D&RGW bumblebee!

[@w.rustylane5650]

Those ain't guard rails; they're called grab irons and those "whatever": 1 is the steam dome with the whistles on top, and 2 it's called the sand dome. If you give a review, you should know the nomenclature. Cheers from eastern TN

[@AverysTrains]

Thanks for the info!

[@Nikhilpalvideoshort]

❤❤❤❤😂❤

[@danshobbies13]

Multi colored wires between tender and loco. Really!? 😂

[@AverysTrains]

You definitely get reminded that its not a super high end model.