The Athearn ATH97950 is a fantastic HO scale set. It comes with a 4-pack of 26-foot low-side ore cars featuring a Canadian Pacific (CPR) load. These cars are a great addition to your model train collection.
Detailed Information
Model Features:
- You can remove the ore load, adding a touch of realism.
- They have high and low side bodies just like the real prototypes.
- The fully-assembled and decorated models are ready to run right out of the box.
- The injection-molded body is highly detailed.
- Wire grab irons and ladders are separately applied for extra authenticity.
- There's a separately applied brake wheel.
- Machined metal wheels ensure smooth operation.
- They're weighted for trouble-free running.
- Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers make connection easy.
- Replacement parts are available if needed.
- The wheels with RP25 contours work on all popular brands of track.
- The minimum radius for operation is 15 inches.
- The MOW cars have a simulated ballast load.
- 4-packs are available for all road names, each with 4 unique numbers different from single cars.
Specifications

Using these Athearn ore cars is easy. Since they're fully assembled, you can just take them out of the box and place them on your track. They're designed to work on most popular brands of track, thanks to the wheels with RP25 contours. You can even remove the ore load for different display options. When it comes to running them, the weighted design ensures trouble-free operation. Just connect them using the body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. For kids, this set is recommended for those 14 years and older. As for maintenance, keep them clean. You can use a soft cloth to wipe the body and wheels. If any parts get damaged, replacement parts are available. Also, make sure to operate them within the minimum radius of 15 inches to avoid any issues.