{"product_id":"athearn-genesis-ho-f89-f-flat-car-atsf-292138","title":"Athearn Genesis HO F89-F Flat Car ATSF #292138","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMagic Cars ATSF #292138 HO Scale F89-F Flat Car\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis HO scale flat car is a model of the F89-F, a long flatcar that has been a common sight on North American railroads since the early 1960s. Magic Cars offers it alongside its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/collections\/model-train-locomotives\"\u003emodel train locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e for modelers who want a realistic freight consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F89-F was introduced in the early 1960s and built in large numbers at Bethlehem Steel's Johnstown, Pennsylvania plant. More than 9,000 cars were produced throughout the decade, each measuring 89 feet 8 inches over the strikers. Their \"C\" channel side sills set them apart from other long flatcars of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile Service History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, these cars were adapted for trailer-on-flatcar service, autorack loading, and structural steel shipments. Many were later converted for vehicle loading, pipe service, and other uses. Cars frequently changed configurations to meet shippers' needs, and the hitch arrangements reflected the trailer lengths each car was equipped to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was developed from field measurements and builder diagrams to capture many prototype details and variations. Separate hitches, body variants, and detail parts allow the car to be represented in several configurations across different eras, including the four-hitch XTTX arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast underframe for added heft and stable tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised and lowered hitches included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated and fully assembled, ready to run out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70-ton roller bearing trucks with animated, rotating bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours that operate on Code 55, 70, 75, 80, 83, and 100 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for dependable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire formed brake plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed, injection-molded body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied brake ratchet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXTTX version includes four hitches to handle different trailer lengths, plus extra raised and collapsed hitches to model other configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for layouts set from the 1960s to the present day, this car can be run in dedicated intermodal trains or mixed freight consists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 22 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 24 inches or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/collections\/ride-on-cars\"\u003eShop all Magic Cars® ride on cars →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MagicCars","offers":[{"title":"Yes, Free Custom License Plate","offer_id":53032472772839,"sku":"25-700417","price":52.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Thanks, Not Needed","offer_id":53032472838375,"sku":"25-700418","price":52.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2245\/9711\/files\/magic-cars-athearn-genesis-ho-f89-f-flat-car-atsf-292138-1.jpg?v=1794326531","url":"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/products\/athearn-genesis-ho-f89-f-flat-car-atsf-292138","provider":"MagicCars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}