Athearn to release re-tooled MDC RS-3 this year

Pac Man · 2005-03-09T05:09:35+00:00

Folks: Just to let you all know, Athearn will be producing a re-tooled RS-3using the MDC model before the end of 2005. Here is a list of modificationsand upgrades that they are working on for the old unit that was "leaked" tome with permission to post them on the 'net:Modify that stack so that both versions can be producedImprove bell - multiple optionsAdd window glazingNew brakewheelPilot options (open or with a small pilot)Fuel tank optionsImproved air tank castingsSteam generator optionsHeadlight optionsNew plastic handrailsBrass air hornsEtched fan grille No word yet on a drive upgrade, seperate grabs or DCC ability, but Ihope to get more info as time goes on. If Athearn gets this right, they will have the best plastic RS-3 modelon the market.Paul A. Cutler III*************Weather Or No Go New Haven*************

Mar 09, 2005 41 Replies

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Mark Mathu 21 years ago

Well... that's Paul's point, isn't it?

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Mark Mathu 21 years ago

Athearn's web site has it listed at $90 retail for the undecorated model (catalog #ATH94000) due in early December.

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