1974 is the date for Athearn introduction of the 57' Mechanical Reefers. Promoted by Athearn as, "Long, Sleek and Sassy" and "as modern as tomorrow," the model was produced in kit form only with six road names in the original class of 1974: ART, Santa Fe, BAR, BREX-CB&Q, PFE, and WFEX-BN. The kit retailed for $3.25 in 1974.

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