{"product_id":"athearn-genesis-ho-gen-f89-f-flat-car-wttx-twin-45-912414","title":"Athearn Genesis HO GEN F89-F Flat Car WTTX 'Twin 45' #912414","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHO Scale Flat Car: Athearn Genesis HO GEN F89-F, WTTX 'Twin 45' #912414\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis HO scale F89-F flat car is a versatile addition to any layout that runs alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/collections\/model-train-locomotives\"\u003emodel train locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e. Introduced in the early 1960s, it represents one of the most recognizable long flatcars of its era and remained a mainstay of North American railroading for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduced in the early 1960s and built throughout that decade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 9,000 prototype cars were produced at a Johnstown, Pennsylvania steel plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype length of 89' 8\" over the strikers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognized by its \"C\" channel side sills, which set it apart from other long flatcars of the period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapted over the years for trailer-on-flatcar service, autorack service, and structural steel loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany cars were later reassigned for uses such as vehicle loading and pipe service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReporting Mark Configurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrototype cars were often reconfigured to meet changing shipper needs, and their reporting marks identified the intended service and equipment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXTTX:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four collapsible hitches for carrying various combinations of 28', 40', or 45' trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRTTX:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed hitches at each end and a retractable hitch amidships, for a pair of trailers up to 45' long back-to-back or three 28' pup trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTTEX:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drawbar-connected bulge-deck conversions introduced in 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was designed to capture many prototype details and variations, based on field measurements and builder diagrams, so it suits modelers working in multiple eras. Separately applied hitches and body variants allow the car to be shown in its different configurations over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast underframe for a solid, dependable feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised and lowered hitches included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra raised and collapsed hitches included on the XTTX version to model other configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed, injection-molded body\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\u003eMachined metal wheels with RP25 contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire-formed brake plumbing and separately applied brake ratchet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for smooth, dependable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrack and Layout Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels operate on Code 55, 70, 75, 80, 83, and 100 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 22\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 24\" or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for layouts set from the 1960s to the present day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperating Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn trailer-on-flatcar service, F89-F cars could be mixed into manifest trains or assembled into dedicated intermodal trains. They are also a natural fit for stack trains, and they pair well with HO trailers and containers on chassis to build a complete intermodal consortium on your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: GEN F89-F Flat Car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReporting marks: WTTX 'Twin 45'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad number: #912414\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":53032475099367,"sku":"25-700443","price":52.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Thanks, Not Needed","offer_id":53032475132135,"sku":"25-700444","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-gen-f89-f-flat-car-wttx-twin-45-912414-1.jpg?v=1794326676","url":"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/products\/athearn-genesis-ho-gen-f89-f-flat-car-wttx-twin-45-912414","provider":"MagicCars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}