Yard tractor
Scale: HO (1:87:1)
Price: $29.99 (add $3 for UPS)
Era: 1990s+ to 2018+ (varies depending on paint scheme)
Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com
Features:
- Factory assembled
- Separate, factory-applied detail parts
- Interior details
- Rubber tires
- Photo-etched metal steps and rear deck
- Adjustable fifth wheel height
- Clear window glazing
Release date: November 2023
Road names: Conrail (yellow with blue-and-white herald); Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (white with blue lettering); J.B. Hunt (white with yellow-and-black logo); Norfolk Southern (white with black herald); Southern Pacific (white with red “speed” lettering); and United Parcel Service (white with modern logo). One cab number per scheme.
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