{"product_id":"athg-2233","title":"Athearn Genesis HO Scale F89-F 89' Flatcar XTTX Yellow #150243 – ATHG-2233","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale F89-F 89' Flatcar – XTTX Yellow #150243\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring the recognizable yellow Trailer Train paint scheme to your HO scale railroad with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale F89-F 89' Flatcar XTTX #150243\u003c\/strong\u003e. This premium ready-to-run freight car recreates the Bethlehem Steel F89-F piggyback flatcar, featuring the distinctive four-hitch XTTX configuration designed for transporting highway trailers throughout North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its detailed deck, prototype-specific Trailer Train lettering, weighted die-cast underframe, and realistic roller-bearing trucks, this \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis HO scale intermodal flatcar\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent addition to dedicated Trailer-On-Flatcar (TOFC) trains, mixed freight consists, and intermodal terminal operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBethlehem Steel F89-F – A North American Piggyback Flatcar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured during the 1960s at Bethlehem Steel's Johnstown, Pennsylvania facility, the F89-F became one of the most versatile long flatcars in North American railroading. More than 9,000 examples were produced, measuring approximately 89 feet 8 inches over the strikers and featuring distinctive C-channel side sills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed to meet the expanding demand for highway trailer transportation, these flatcars served Trailer Train and numerous railroads in TOFC operations. The F89-F platform also supported autorack service, structural steel transportation, and specialized freight assignments throughout its operating history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrailer Train XTTX #150243 – Yellow Four-Hitch Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis model represents \u003cstrong\u003eTrailer Train XTTX #150243\u003c\/strong\u003e in its yellow paint scheme. The XTTX designation identifies flatcars equipped with four collapsible trailer hitches, allowing different combinations of 28-foot, 40-foot, and 45-foot highway trailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthearn Genesis includes additional raised and collapsed hitch components, allowing modelers to customize the flatcar's appearance for different trailer arrangements. These details make the model particularly suitable for recreating prototype-inspired piggyback trains and intermodal freight operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale F89-F Flatcar Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale (1:87) Bethlehem Steel F89-F 89-foot flatcar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailer Train XTTX yellow paint scheme with road number 150243\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-hitch configuration with additional raised and lowered hitch components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed injection-molded body and realistic flatcar deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast underframe for improved tracking and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70-ton ASF Ride-Control roller-bearing trucks with rotating bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined metal wheels with RP25 contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire-formed brake plumbing and separately applied brake ratchet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory assembled and ready to run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum operating radius: 22 inches; 24 inches or larger recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Realistic HO Scale Trailer Train Intermodal Consists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAthearn Genesis F89-F XTTX Yellow #150243\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for recreating the distinctive appearance of Trailer Train piggyback operations. Its long flatcar deck and four-hitch configuration make it suitable for transporting compatible HO scale highway trailers in dedicated TOFC trains or conventional manifest freight service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombine this yellow XTTX flatcar with other Trailer Train road numbers and paint schemes to create a varied, realistic intermodal fleet. The F89-F's extensive service history makes it appropriate for layouts depicting freight transportation from the 1970s through later decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Athearn Genesis HO Scale Flatcars at Fusion Scale Hobbies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional road numbers and paint schemes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/athearn-genesis-ho-scale-f89-f-89-foot-flatcars\"\u003eAthearn Genesis HO Scale F89-F 89' Flatcars collection\u003c\/a\u003e. 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