Athearn Genesis BNSF SD60M

HO scale Athearn Genesis SD60M. This is a BNSF SD60M model made by athearn genesis. Athearn has a similar models of their SD60 series from genesis; the sd60m, sd60i, but both the sd60's have the same drive in. For this video, the sd60 i have is a BNSF sd60m, but keep in mind any other sd60 made by athearn genesis will perform the same way. It has Many details like MU hoses, brake lines, see through grills. And a DCC quick plug. Enjoy


-The model Railroader

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• ho
• scale
• bnsf
• 9290
• sd60M
• athearn
• genesis

[pcaviator687]

Dude...you need some serious lessons on how to hold a camera still! Your video is very hard to watch.

[modeltrain9500]

@pcaviator687

dont be trollin, just check out my newer videos and youll see they are a bit better.

[InBigBlockWeTrust]

For the engine sound that we can hear at 3.55 , I ve the same problem of my Santa Fe version one , and in fact it s just cause the bend is too much bent ; It s only due to that .

[modeltrain9500]

@InBigBlockWeTrust

Hmmm, Maybe thats what it was. After running it a lot the locomotive no longer makes the sound anymore

[Primal67060]

That's an Athearn Genesis? I just bought one. KCS unit. It has the basic details but not air fuel and traction motor lines and cables along the frame and doesn't come with MU hose's. Mine came in the dark blue box. Haven't been able to run it but just by the details I'm not happy with it. I'm in the process of painting and adding super details from Cannon and Details West then thinking about selling it.

[modeltrain9500]

@Primal67060

Some of the older athearn genesis models did not feature these types of details, but it is strange that it has that little amount of detail. I would have expected a little bit more as well if i were you. I hope you did not pay too much for it, but im sure it will look great once youve got all the details one!

[trainz675]

3:41 ThANK GOD 4:32  .....

[AMH9217]

Okay, the piping under the loco an on the frame is the traction motor cables and such. Few "pipes" there. Lol and, the pipe in the wheel side frame, that would be the speed recorder.

[ONsd75i]

ya that's true but the ditch lights burn out under a year. I have 2 Ontario Northland SD75i. they really look great but i have to replace the ditch lights now and just to let you know that the doll ditch light burns out first

[7nordic]

Another articulate thorough review from you train 9500 My Athearn Geneiss Super fleet SD75i units are to th same level of detail, with the under unit piping, smooth motors, and, shape livery ..

[modeltrain9500]

@walkerbelle

Glad to help

[modeltrain9500]

@walkerbelle

Yea i know, i was never really good with handling a camera like this steady. If you check out some of my newer videos you might find them a little less nauseating. I checked and responded to your email, Thanks for watching!

[walkerbelle]

BTW, thanks for the heads-up on the M.B. Kline hobby site. I now have added that to my Favorites. That's a great price on that locomotive!

[walkerbelle]

Great informative video, but I got a little sea-sick from the camera moving around so much, lol. I subscribed to your page & also sent you a message about the model trains. That's a great looking BNSF loco and I appreciate the info you have shared here. Merry Christmas to you & yours!

[modeltrain9500]

@Primal67060

wow that sounds like a big problem, i would send it back. Athearn does not do a very good job keeping their products in good condition off the assembly line. Often times they are shipped with something broken. After the sd70ace i do not plan to buy more athearn, their quality reliability is lacking

[Primal67060]

Oh, forgot to mention first time I took it out of the box two of the windshield wipers fell off, one of the air tanks fell off and the sun visors were bent. Garbage. I'll never buy another one.

[traindude233]

i like this vid....just get someone else to do your camera holding....

[bobcats330]

my gp60 athearn does that also in reverse. its not as noticable now but still makes it especially when i spin wheels. dont like doing that but its a little lite but want to get the sd75 at the hobby shop, its awesome and its a santa fe warbonnet

[bobcats330]

I found an athearn genesis sd75m at my local hobby shop and its sweet. its a santa fe red and silver warbonnet. i think its like 110 dollars. these athearns are great locos, WAY better than those bottom of the barrel bachmanns. i have a gp60 and love it.

[jw42ak]

Not ready for prime time

[northlander30]

The lights are 1.5v micro bulbs and there is 4 bulbs in the front and 2 in the back, The one ditch light that isn't that bright wasn't focused which means the bulb wasn't turned so the element can shine bright outward.

[modeltrain9500]

@piperhalliwell2009

The light is in the top of the cab

[modeltrain9500]

@espinozajos

Yep!

[espinozajos]

M.B. Klein has some of the best prices, great staff, and a great store. I live in SoCal and was able to visit the store when I was out on the east coast in 2009

[modeltrain9500]

@iRailBNSF

Its a digitrax DH123. There are a bunch of 123's, but I just plugged mine into the 9 pin harness located inside the engine