Train Tuesday 5/21/24 HO Ford F850 Grain Truck and HO Auto-Loader

On this Train Tuesday, we talk about the Athearn HO Ford F850 grain truck and the Athearn Roundhouse 50' Double-Deck HO Auto-Loader.
Ford built the fifth generation F850 from 1967 - 1979 and the Athearn model is based on a 1968 although only subtle changes to the fifth-generation body occurred through its life span which means this Ford F850 grain truck will look great on any layout or module from 1968 to present day. This HO scale truck makes a great addition to your HO scenic display if you're building a layout in the 1960s.
Ford F850 Grain Truck PDF: www.athearn.com/on/demandware...
Ford F850 Grain Truck available for pre-order: www.athearn.com/search?q=ff85...
The Athearn Roundhouse 50ft Auto-Loader is largely based on the experimental Evans 6 - Car Auto Loader of 1954. Evans built two cars, one for the New York Central and the other for Union Pacific. While both models varied slightly in design, they both featured heavy vertical corner posts as well as an additional vertical member on either side. Both featured a hinged ramp on one end, allowing access to the upper deck. True to its name, the freight car could hold six full size automobiles. The New York Central car, #500085, was seen the most as it was used more often in publicity photos. The car never went any further however than experimental status and it is safe to say more Athearn HO versions have been produced. For this run, we are offering this classic from the past now with improved painting and printing, metal wheel sets and McHenry couplers.
Athearn Roundhouse 50' Double-Deck Auto-Loader PDF: www.athearn.com/on/demandware...
Athearn Roundhouse 50' Double-Deck Auto-Loader available for pre-order: www.athearn.com/search?q=al50...

[@davidkasparian4089]

Hi Jim👍🤘

[@shananhale985]

Hi guys

[@ultimateinspector4901]

​@AthearnModelTrains I just want Athearn to do more SD40-2 models preferably Illinois Central and Illinois Central Gulf models. Other manufacturers ( I won't name them) got the prime mover sound wrong and charged an outrageous price for them. Thanks.

[@shananhale985]

Hi jim

[@Trackman80]

When will we see a production sample of the New York Atlantic mp15 ?

[@amyreynolds3619]

A recording because he is going to train shows around the country. But not in the southeast

[@AthearnModelTrains]

David, we have said in the past that online viewership is the lowest between May and October when folks are on vacation and spending time with family. We are sorry there are no trains shows that we'll be attending this summer in your area.

[@lellopesce]

Is the center post in the center of the car? from the pictures you can see that the center post is not centered, but to one side (I am not sure if towards the A or B end). So, the upper part is not a retooling of the old Blue Box (which also had the middle post centered to the flat car).

[@AthearnModelTrains]

On the prototype yes, however this model is only based on the prototype and is not an exact copy.

[@bradleyogden5688]

Athearn should bring out a three axle Ford 850 dump truck or undecorated kits. Anyone with me?

[@AthearnModelTrains]

Sounds like a good suggestion for our [e-mail] email. Undecorated is a possibility. Would you like more modern Ford F units?