{"product_id":"athg-2240","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale F89-F 89' Flatcar ATSF Santa Fe #292138 – ATHG-2240","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis HO F89-F 89-Foot Flatcar – Santa Fe ATSF #292138\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring an important example of North American railroad freight equipment to your HO scale layout with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis F89-F 89-Foot Flatcar, Santa Fe ATSF #292138\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on the Bethlehem Steel F89-F prototype, this detailed model represents the long flatcars that supported specialized freight transportation and evolving railroad shipping requirements throughout the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with Santa Fe reporting marks and road number 292138, this Athearn Genesis HO scale freight car features a finely reproduced deck, substantial die-cast underframe, precision metal wheels, and realistic roller-bearing trucks. Its factory-assembled construction makes it ready for operation on compatible HO scale model railroad layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype Background – The Bethlehem Steel F89-F\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1960s, Bethlehem Steel manufactured more than 9,000 F89-F flatcars at its Johnstown, Pennsylvania facility. These cars measured approximately 89 feet 8 inches over the strikers and were easily identified by their distinctive C-channel side sills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe F89-F design provided a versatile platform for a variety of railroad freight assignments. Many examples were used by Trailer Train for highway trailer transportation, while others were built for individual railroads and commonly served as the foundations for autorack equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their operating lives, F89-F flatcars could be modified for different assignments, including intermodal piggyback service, vehicle transportation, structural steel, and pipe movements. This flexibility helped make the design a lasting part of North American freight railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtchison, Topeka \u0026amp; Santa Fe Railway – ATSF #292138\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis ATSF #292138\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates a Santa Fe F89-F flatcar suitable for layouts featuring the railroad's freight operations across the American West and Southwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLong flatcars provided railroads with the capacity to accommodate specialized freight requirements, making them valuable equipment alongside conventional rolling stock. This model is particularly appealing to Santa Fe enthusiasts looking to expand their freight car rosters with distinctive Bethlehem Steel equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHO Scale Model Specifications and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athearn Genesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATHG-2240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bethlehem Steel F89-F flatcar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atchison, Topeka \u0026amp; Santa Fe Railway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReporting Marks:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATSF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292138\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly detailed injection-molded construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderframe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighted die-cast metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed flatcar deck with raised and lowered hitch components included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrucks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-ton ASF Ride-Control roller-bearing trucks with rotating bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined metal wheels with RP25 contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCouplers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wire-formed brake plumbing and separately applied brake ratchet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully assembled and ready to run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 inches; 24 inches or larger recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand Your HO Scale Santa Fe Rolling Stock Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis F89-F ATSF #292138\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong addition to HO scale railroads depicting Santa Fe freight operations and the development of specialized flatcar equipment. Its realistic proportions, detailed trucks, and metal wheels make it suitable for both operating layouts and display collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombine this model with additional ATSF road numbers, appropriate locomotives, and other freight car types to assemble a convincing Santa Fe freight train. The long F89-F body adds a distinctive profile to conventional freight consists and helps represent the variety of equipment used by major North American railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover More Athearn Genesis HO Scale Freight Cars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse additional railroad variations in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn-genesis-ho-scale-f89-f-89-foot-flatcars\"\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale F89-F Flatcars collection\u003c\/a\u003e. 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