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RE: (erielack) New Athearn GP-35 in EL GMY



Henry Jarusik wrote:

> Having avoided Athearn's products for over a decade now, and 
> only purchasing Atlas, Kato, etc. the unanswered question 
> that remains is: Will these run comparable to P2K, Atlas, 
> Kato, and Stewart models?

Yes, they most certainly do.  Most of today's major HO manufacturers have gone and done their homework with the new generation of drivetrains. If you haven't seen the EL or Erie F-units, you don't know what you've been missing!

Also, Athearn's 1970s-era freight cars in the Genesis line are beyond reproach. They are magnificent! I have about 25 of these cars (they're like candy, you can't stop getting 'em) - the paint and detail are amazing!


 
> What has been the ELHS's collective experiences with any 
> Athearn R-T-R products?

ELHS's? Or do you mean the people on this list?

Personally speaking, I think the latest iteration of Athearn's R-T-R products are great! The Genesis models are absolutely superb, and even the "regular line" units have upgraded drivetrains. The GP35s they're doing have these upgraded drives.

	- Paul

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