For 80 years, Athearn has been a part of the model railroading industry, producing familiar product ranges like HO scale blue box kits and Genesis ready-to-run models. In preparation for its milestone ...

CHAMPAIGN – Horizon Hobby Inc. has acquired a leading maker of model train products, California-based Athearn Trains. Steve Goodreau, a spokesman for Champaign-based Horizon Hobby, said the move won't ...