News & Reviews News Athearn Maxi-III five-unit articulated well car

Athearn Maxi-III five-unit articulated well car

By Bryson Sleppy | October 19, 2022

HO scale model scheduled for release in November 2023

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Maxi-III five-unit articulated well car

Scale: HO (1:87:1)

Price: $159.99

Era: 1988+ to 1994+ (varies depending on paint scheme)

Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com

Drawing of red articulated well cars
Maxi-III five-unit articulated well car

Features:

  • 33” and 38” solid nickel silver wheels with RP-25 contours
  • Body-mounted McHenry double-shelf couplers
  • Injection-molded plastic body
  • Improved metal bolster for added weight
  • Minimum radius: 18”

Release date: November 2023

Road names: APL (blue with white eagle logo); Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (red with circle-cross herald); Northwest Container (red with white lettering); Southern Pacific (red with “speed” lettering); and Trailer Train (yellow with DTTX reporting marks). Three road numbers per scheme.

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