Manufacturer: Athearn
Item #: 3906
Status: Built/ready to run
Road name:  Southern Pacific
Engine number:  2638
Type couplers:  KD knuckle couplers
Original box?  Yes

Listing is for a discontinued/out-of-production, HO (1/87th) scale, SW1500 diesel switcher by Athearn. Item number was 3906.

This is a really nice looking engine. It has a gray body with a “bloody nose”. White lettering on the sides is for the Southern Pacific. Engine number 2638 is under the cab windows.  However, what makes it really attractive is the painted metal handrails on the sides and ends.

It was tested and ran smoothly.  The light at the front illuminates when power is applied to the track regardless what direction it is running.

It is NOT DCC ready, although an experienced modeler could probably add a decoder inside the body.

Listed as used because it has already been assembled and has seen a little layout time (but not much based on the lack of debris on the wheels).

Item described as well as possible, but is sold "as is" so please contact me if you have any questions.

I will combine multiple items to reduce shipping whenever possible. If you win this item and win/purchase other item(s) I am selling, please request an invoice to receive any combined shipping discount. To request an invoice, add the items to your eBay cart and then request an invoice on the checkout page. I will reply with an invoice reflecting the combined shipping charge. Be aware that when you add items to your cart and request the invoice you will be committed to buying them.

Note:  some buyers have indicated eBay’s system will not allow them to request an invoice from me.  If you are unable to request an invoice, you will have to purchase the items and each item’s separate shipping cost.  However, I will refund any shipping overage.

Unless other arrangements are made, payment is to be made within two days after auction ends or invoice is sent.

Check out my other listings for more out-of-production or hard-to-find kits, especially Athearn "blue-box" kits. Athearn discontinued manufacturing them in 2009, so they are becoming scarce and hard to find. With Athearn’s purchase of Model Die Casting, Inc., the MDC/Roundhouse kits have also been discontinued and are no longer available.