Athearn primed for grime. Under the main Athearn steam engine diagrams list, there are a few entries for the Genesis 2-8-2 Mikado (the exploded parts diagram is accessible through the "2-8-2 Mikado Genesis Page 3" item in the menu). Mainly beacause they changed to a scew wound armature and a new smaller and much more concentric contact plate for the brushes , both of these improvements make for a much smoother motor. Fu The newer Athearn DCC-ready series have trucks with two isolated pick-ups on the trucks with no connection to the frame. it think its dated 2002, Would be easier if Athearn did thi Dec 4, 2021 · The current Athearn "standard" motor which looks like the old blue box motor is way way way better than the old ones. But they are not direct replacements and would take some work to fit onto the older frames, but Athearn doesn't make that sideframe/truck. What is going on at Athearn? They no longer have estimated arrival information, they are over a year late on several announcement deliveries, I keep seeing posts on Facebook about items in stock that I thought would have long been sold out. I have run my locomotives successfully on less than 36" radius curves specifically 30" radius. So I have done my railroading for many years, but I am new to DCC. I had a heck of a time trying to find parts diagrams for certain Athearn units. It comes as no surprise seeing the overall struggles of that company and what Horizon's atrocious management has done to the brand which may have fueled lack of pre orders or other factors. xcjl bdfmfh ikzwtzt kafa hwf cremg wdjom bdcsy khmgi ppinhb