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Post by backshophoss on Aug 6, 2017 20:15:52 GMT -5
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Post by rails4dmv on Oct 1, 2017 11:55:31 GMT -5
Just got announced, more Athearn SDP40F on the way in Phase 1. But the next batch will include Phase 2, ETA 9/2018. I'll be skipping Phase 1 and will patiently wait for the Phase 2 model. I suspect a SDP40F in Phase 3 won't be announced till late 2018-2019 www.athearn.com/newsletter/092917/01_GEN_SDP40F_092917.pdf
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Post by backshophoss on Oct 1, 2017 20:53:19 GMT -5
AS I read this .pdf file,HARD order deadline of 10/27/2017,delivery on Sept 2018.
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Post by backshophoss on Dec 29, 2017 0:03:41 GMT -5
Starting on pg 50 of the Jan'18 issue of MRN is their review of the SDP40F as done by Athearn,ph I scheme,flat nose version. It is part of the Genesis line and has a factory installed Tsumami 2 decoder and a "first" for Athearn,LED lighting! MSRP 0f $309.98.
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Post by antoniofp45 on Dec 31, 2017 16:20:59 GMT -5
The units are beautiful! The flat-nosed versions are spot on. Although the sound version is available with the Tsu-2 decoder, I'm opting to buy non-sound versions and install Loksound decoders with either cube speakers or QSI Hi Bass speakers. The Loksound sound scheme for the SDP40F sounds really nice! The Leslie S4T horn has a cool reverb to it.
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Post by slowfreight on Jan 3, 2018 22:46:51 GMT -5
The units are beautiful! The flat-nosed versions are spot on. Although the sound version is available with the Tsu-2 decoder, I'm opting to buy non-sound versions and install Loksound decoders with either cube speakers or QSI Hi Bass speakers. The Loksound sound scheme for the SDP40F sounds really nice! The Leslie S4T horn has a cool reverb to it. Stop it...you're making me jones for one!
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Post by backshophoss on Jan 4, 2018 1:00:04 GMT -5
Just Don't drool over the keyboard! OK.
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Post by backshophoss on Feb 13, 2018 23:42:00 GMT -5
In the March'18 issue of MR,on pg 70,is their review of the Athearn SDP40F with the factory installed Tsunami 2 sound decoder, DC versions have the 21 pin plug'n play lightboard(for those who want to "go" with an ESU decoder) Nice description on how the Tsumnami 2 decoder operates. (No drooling over the keyboard please! )
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Post by slowfreight on Jun 25, 2018 21:27:53 GMT -5
Well, I hadn't planned to get one yet, but found one with flat nose and sound for half price and it arrived today. Much as I'd rather have one in Phase III paint, looks like I'll be renumbering 589 to 645, kitbashing the 9601 from an as-yet-unidentified core, and as for the Pooch???
More projects I didn't need!
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Post by backshophoss on Jun 26, 2018 3:07:10 GMT -5
Great catch!!!!! Lord knows if there are any American GK P30 CH bodyshells on E(vil)Bay.
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Post by rails4dmv on Jul 8, 2018 7:31:18 GMT -5
The Athearn Phase II SDP40F are starting to hit the stores, way earlier than anticipated. I just picked up 2, and they are gorgeous!! Athearn knocked it out the park with the details & lighting.
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Post by backshophoss on Jul 9, 2018 0:38:01 GMT -5
A bit off topic,but,in the July '18 issue of MRN,starting on pg 14 is their rewiew of the "SDF 40-2",the freight rebuild of the SDP 40F by ATSF at San Berdo backshop.
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