Athearn Release of 57' Mechanical Refers, W Sound

subwayaz Jul 20, 2015

  1. subwayaz

    subwayaz TrainBoard Member

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    I think this is the second release of Athearn's 57' Mechanical Refer, with Sound. I happened to notice them this morning at an etailer and purchased a couple.
    So there you have it your FYI
     
    subwayaz, Jul 20, 2015
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  2. Metro Red Line

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    What does the sound even sound like? Just a bunch of white noise?

    Man, I need those UP Chilled Express reefs!
     
    Metro Red Line, Jul 20, 2015
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  3. Mike VE2TRV

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    They probably sound like the refrigeration unit on a semi-trailer.
     
    Mike VE2TRV, Jul 20, 2015
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  4. subwayaz

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    I think you're right; there was a You Tube video if I'm not mistaken awhile back that put me on the look out for them, because I like the sounds they produced
     
    subwayaz, Jul 20, 2015
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  5. BoxcabE50

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    What scale? N? HO?
     
    BoxcabE50, Jul 20, 2015
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  6. subwayaz

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    N Scale that I saw Box. I checked back to see if HO was amongst the new Athearn release but, no just N Scale
     
    subwayaz, Jul 20, 2015
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  7. BoxcabE50

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    Hmmm. Well, I'll likely pass on these. But when they do ice bunkers where I can hear the ice melting and dripping.... Ha ha.

    This topic seems to be in the Inspection Pit. I'm thinking it might fit better in the N Scale Forum area.
     
    BoxcabE50, Jul 20, 2015
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  8. subwayaz

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    That's funny the ice melting sounds.. LOL
    Alright please feel free to move the Thread for us. Thanks
     
    subwayaz, Jul 20, 2015
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    Allen H, Jul 21, 2015
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  10. BoxcabE50

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    Hmmm. I can see where that might get a bit annoying during a long operating session.
     
    BoxcabE50, Jul 21, 2015
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  11. TT

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    Just picked up four of these, and while they are beautiful models Athearn unfortunately put the ride height at the 'off-road' setting. Usually I lower cars using BLMA's trucks, but it looks like the BLMA trucks won't work here because of the diameter of the center hole. Anyone have any ideas on how to lower these cars?
     
    TT, Jul 22, 2015
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  12. Bob Horn

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    My one and only arrived today, looks good, once the sound is turned down it is an interesting side light to the train room. One is enough. Bob.
     
    Bob Horn, Jul 24, 2015
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