I’ve had one of these (CP Beaver shield, with sound) on order since July 2005. A few months ago, I checked Athearn’s website and found out delivery was expected in April 2006. Yesterday I checked with the store where I placed my order and they tell me delivery is now expected in August 2006.
Anybody heard anything about why there is such a delay? My guess is that there is either a shortage of sound decoders, or Athearn has had complaints abound the sound quality of the decoders they have used in their other Genesis locos and are looking for an alternate supplier.
All kinds of things could have happen. Probably unexpected last minute production problems. Or it could be you dealer is at the bottom of the waiting list. First come, first served.
Companies always announce stuff way before it comes out. It took BLI 3 years to do the UP MT-73 4-8-2s.
I was thinking of posting this topic a few weeks ago. Its not that I am in a big ru***o get it, but when I saw it at my train show back in November, I wanted it. I tried to contact Athearn a few weeks ago and still have not received a response as to why it was delayed. I have to say Im a little disappointed cause tomarrow Im cancelling my order and will wait till November to get it at my trainshow for a cheaper price.
DON
P.s. Part of my tax return, o well that goes to my Indianapolis trip in May then.