Athearn GP40X Features: Fully assembled and ready to operate; Based on Rail Power tooling with many upgrades; Factory installed metal grab irons; Detailed fuel tank with correct capacity; See-through fans; hi-hood on Southern models; nose light package and 'L' windshield on SP models; Prototypically correct HT-B trucks per prototype; Factory installed Celcon handrails; Equipped with Quick Plug DCC technology; Next-generation drive mechanism with hex drive lines; Directional headlights; Machined RP25 profile metal wheels; McHenry semi-scale operating knuckle couplers installed. Deadline: May 16, 2008. ETA: September, 2008. |