Athearn Box

[Paul M.]

Can anyone tell me about this Athearn box? I haven't seen one like it before.

[Dr EMD]

It could be from when Athearn offered an unpowered loco with a plastic truck and plastic underframe.

Later Athearn had their Hi-Fi drive (300 SMPH!) with stop on a dime braking.

[r.cprmier]

Paul;
He's right...On a dime!!!  From 350SMPH...Ha ha ha ha....  Oh, Thems wuz the days!

Rich

[Paul M.]

How old do you think it would be?

[RAM]

50 to 55 years