Athearn HO 96197 Auto-Max Carrier, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (Wedge) #314303

Description

In 1999, Gunderson began production of the Auto-Max articulated auto rack car. This unique car can carry 22 SUVs on three sets of internal ramps. Measuring over 140′ long and 20′ tall from the railhead, the Auto-Max pushes the operational and clearance limits of the railroad industry.

FEATURES: FEATURES:
Separately applied ladders, brake rigging, stirrups, and handbrake details Separately applied ladders, brake rigging, stirrups, and handbrake details
Simulated corrugated roof Simulated corrugated roof
Full articulation with flexible diaphragm Full articulation with flexible diaphragm
Safety striping Safety striping
70-ton roller bearing trucks 70-ton roller bearing trucks
33″ machined metal wheels with RP25 contours 33″ machined metal wheels with RP25 contours
Weighted for optimum performance Weighted for optimum performance
Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
Highly-detailed, injection-molded body Highly-detailed, injection-molded body
Painted and printed for realistic decoration Painted and printed for realistic decoration
Minimum radius: 22″ Minimum radius: 22″