Athearn

Does your HO layout need a tank car for its industry? Check out the Athearn HO RTC 20K General Service Tank Cars and pre-order through your Athearn dealer by Saturday, October 31st.

https://www.athearn.com/search?q=ATHHO_RTC_20K_Tank_103126&cp_source=new-arrivals&cp_medium=cta-button

The Soo Line Railroad (SOO) operated a large fleet of EMD GP38-2 locomotives, acquiring them between 1977 and 1983 to serve as the backbone of its medium-horsepower freight and switching fleet. These versatile road switchers became a defining mechanical and visual presence across the Upper Midwest, where they earned a reputation for reliability and operational flexibility. The first GP38-2 was delivered in September 1977 as road number 790, later renumbered 4400. This initial group of ten locomotives featured the railroad’s distinctive red SOO lettering and marked the beginning of a major modernization program. Between 1978 and 1983, SOO expanded the fleet through additional production orders, ultimately rostering locomotives numbered 4400–4452. The fleet was further supplemented by GP38-2 locomotives acquired from Milwaukee Road (MILW) following its incorporation into the SOO. Later, SOO introduced its solid “candy apple red” paint scheme in 1989 to replace its classic white and red “hockey stick” scheme. SOO GP38-2 locomotives handled a wide variety of assignments, including branch line and local service, transfer runs, industrial switching, and yard operations.

Pre-orders are open until Saturday, October 31st.

https://www.athearn.com/search?q=GENHO_GP38-2_103126&cp_source=new-arrivals&cp_medium=cta-button

CIT group is one of the largest locomotive leasing companies. They have offered a variety of motive power, from end-cab switchers to SD80MACs. Their large fleet of SD40-2s are popular with many railroads and could be seen across North America. Pre-order both available road numbers by Saturday, October 31st.

https://www.athearn.com/search?q=ATHHO_SD40-2_103126&cp_source=new-arrivals&cp_medium=cta-button

What era of Southern Pacific Modeler are you? Are you a groovy type of SP modeler or are you a hip 1970s modeler? Either way, pre-order the Athearn Genesis 50ft PC&F10’ 6” Plug Door Box Cars before Saturday, October 31st, you dig?

https://www.athearn.com/search?q=GEN_50ft_PCF_Box_Car_103126&cp_source=new-arrivals&cp_medium=cta-button

ALL NEW FEATURES:
• All new tooling with increased fidelity
• Separately applied metal grab irons & end cages. No more molded railings!
• Detailed train brake line piping.
• Etched stainless steel brake wheel platform.
• Accurately scaled hopper door linkage with re-shaped weight for better see-through effect.

See them all at: https://www.athearn.com/search?q=ATHHO_Ortner_103126&cp_source=new-arrivals&cp_medium=cta-button

ALL NEW FEATURES:
• All new tooling with increased fidelity
• Separately applied metal grab irons & end cages. No more molded railings!
• Detailed train brake line piping.
• Etched stainless steel brake wheel platform.
• Accurately scaled hopper door linkage with re-shaped weight for better see-through effect.

See your Athearn dealer to get your pre-orders in now.

https://www.athearn.com/search?q=ATHHO_Ortner_103126&cp_source=new-arrivals&cp_medium=cta-button

Union Pacific’s GP38N locomotives are modernized versions of the EMD GP38-2, rebuilt with computerized control systems, microprocessor-based electronics, and other reliability upgrades. Rather than being newly constructed, these locomotives originated primarily from GP38-2s inherited through predecessor railroads that became part of the Union Pacific system. Many were acquired through the railroad’s major mergers with the Missouri Pacific (MP), Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW), and Southern Pacific (SP).

Pre-orders are open until Saturday, October 31st.

https://www.athearn.com/search?q=GENHO_GP38-2_103126&cp_source=new-arrivals&cp_medium=cta-button

NYSW 3018 is a former SOU SD40-2 which has had its nose chopped down. The unit wears standard NYSW yellow paint and is a common sight along the line. pre-order the Susie-Q through your Athearn dealer by Saturday, October 31st.
https://www.athearn.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-athearn-us-Library/default/dwab2fb364/announcements/september-2026/03_ATHHO_SD40-2_103126.pdf

Ho or N, early or late, Athearn has a FMC 5277 for you. Pre-order from your Athearn dealer by Saturday, October 31st.
https://www.athearn.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-athearn-us-Library/default/dwe9245533/announcements/september-2026/05_ATHHO_50ft_FMC_5277_Boxcar_103126.pdf

Want to help Athearn produce outstanding HO and N scale models? Athearn is growing and we could use some help by adding to our Product Development department. This position reports into our office in Champaign, IL location. Local candidates are preferred. However, we are considering hybrid/remote work arrangements. Any previous candidates who have applied, please reach out if you are still interested in working with Horizon Hobby!

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/HOR1005/JobBoard/1e0e1ed9-90e0-3f93-f7ee-8b0a223db196/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=f1063387-3b3e-4cfb-af49-a76a7acef0bd