Athearn ATH-2289 HO ATH Bethgon Coalporter w/Coal Load, BNSF #671039 RECSES_2025-7-9_CUR_623 Built-in buffer capacitor

Built-in buffer capacitor

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Era: Late 1980 and 90s to present (see below): PTLX 41166 Early 1990s – Apr 2012

Two-row design

Athearn ATH-2289 HO ATH Bethgon Coalporter w/Coal Load, BNSF #671039 RECSES_2025-7-9_CUR_623 Built-in buffer capacitorATHEARN BETHGON COALPORTER PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO: Built by Bethlehem Steel's Johnstown American Corporation, the BethGon features all aluminum construction and a unique trough style bottom for added carrying capacity. This 'Bathtub' design increased the cubic capacity of the car and gave the added advantage of a lower center of gravity for better tracking. Coalporters generally operate in solid unit trains. One end of each car is equipped with