DDA40X is coming

[LATX]

Ok. Bachmann better watch out just hot of the press Athearn is back on the double-diesel builders
http://www.athearn.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ATHG69553

only downside is its 500. for sound and dcc

 

[tankist]

what a monster...

 

[diburning]

Well, it comes with two motors with flywheels ($40 each), Two Tsunamis ($80 each), and Two speakers ($12 each). Total cost of those components = $264 alone. Since it's a Genesis, expect the base loco to cost about $150, $100 without the motor in it. $100+264 = $364. With a conservative 20% discount (who pays MSRP?) the price is $400.

I think it's reasonable, but unnecessary.

 

[Selector]

If they could put even a tungsten plug into the frame someplace, this thing would be the Great Engine of the plastic HO diesel world.

 

[LATX]

i jus hope they dont do the cheap front pilot like Bachmann did

 

[diburning]

Nope, it is a full pilot. Athearn has photos of it on their facebook page.

 

[LATX]

omg i jus seen it, Im goin to have to save some money

 

[jbaakko]

It's in my wish list, but they did not announce the current excursion rendition, which is the one I want.

 

[bnsf971]

It's in my wish list, but they did not announce the current excursion rendition, which is the one I want.

From what I've read on other forums, that version is supposed to be out late 2012.

 

[irocinblue89]

From what I've read on other forums, that version is supposed to be out late 2012.

But the world is ending in late 2012! They will just have to step the date up!

 

[NYSW F45]

can someone post pics of this unit for us non facebook people.

 

[LATX]

can someone post pics of this unit for us non facebook people.

Here i stole this one lol

 

[bigford]

i like the old dd35 better