Model Trains

Faced with increasing numbers of parts and expensive shipping systems, auto makers approached freight car builders in the early 1960s about creating a universal box car for heavy parts. The basic design evolved into a smooth-side, interior post car, where load restraints could be mounted. Heavier castings such as brake drums, engine blocks, transmissions and so on are carried in special baskets, designed for easy unloading/loading with forklifts. The large single door .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Pullman-Standard 60' Single-Door Auto Parts Box Car RTR -- CSX - HO-Scale

Faced with increasing numbers of parts and expensive shipping systems, auto makers approached freight car builders in the early 1960s about creating a universal box car for heavy parts. The basic design evolved into a smooth-side, interior post car, where load restraints could be mounted. Heavier castings such as brake drums, engine blocks, transmissions and so on are carried in special baskets, designed for easy unloading/loading with forklifts. The large single door .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Pullman-Standard 60' Single-Door Auto Parts Box Car RTR -- New York Central - HO-Scale

Faced with increasing numbers of parts and expensive shipping systems, auto makers approached freight car builders in the early 1960s about creating a universal box car for heavy parts. The basic design evolved into a smooth-side, interior post car, where load restraints could be mounted. Heavier castings such as brake drums, engine blocks, transmissions and so on are carried in special baskets, designed for easy unloading/loading with forklifts. The large single door .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Pullman-Standard 60' Single-Door Auto Parts Box Car RTR -- Conrail - HO-Scale

A common variation of the Pullman-Standard 60' auto parts box cars was the installation of two eight foot wide doors. This large opening allowed plenty of clearance to move in or out with a forklift. Like the single door car, they were used to carry heavy components such as engine blocks, transmissions or brake drums in special baskets. You'll still find them in this specialized service across America today. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Pullman-Standard 60' Double-Door Auto Parts Box Car Ready-to-Run -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

A common variation of the Pullman-Standard 60' auto parts box cars was the installation of two eight foot wide doors. This large opening allowed plenty of clearance to move in or out with a forklift. Like the single door car, they were used to carry heavy components such as engine blocks, transmissions or brake drums in special baskets. You'll still find them in this specialized service across America today. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Pullman-Standard 60' Double-Door Auto Parts Box Car Ready to Run -- Union Pacific(R) - HO-Scale

A common variation of the Pullman-Standard 60' auto parts box cars was the installation of two eight foot wide doors. This large opening allowed plenty of clearance to move in or out with a forklift. Like the single door car, they were used to carry heavy components such as engine blocks, transmissions or brake drums in special baskets. You'll still find them in this specialized service across America today. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Pullman-Standard 60' Double-Door Auto Parts Box Car Ready to Run -- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy - HO-Scale

A common variation of the Pullman-Standard 60' auto parts box cars was the installation of two eight foot wide doors. This large opening allowed plenty of clearance to move in or out with a forklift. Like the single door car, they were used to carry heavy components such as engine blocks, transmissions or brake drums in special baskets. You'll still find them in this specialized service across America today. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Pullman-Standard 60' Double-Door Auto Parts Box Car Ready to Run -- New York Central - HO-Scale

A common variation of the Pullman-Standard 60' auto parts box cars was the installation of two eight foot wide doors. This large opening allowed plenty of clearance to move in or out with a forklift. Like the single door car, they were used to carry heavy components such as engine blocks, transmissions or brake drums in special baskets. You'll still find them in this specialized service across America today. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Pullman-Standard 60' Double-Door Auto Parts Box Car Ready to Run -- Grand Trunk Western - HO-Scale

A common variation of the Pullman-Standard 60' auto parts box cars was the installation of two eight foot wide doors. This large opening allowed plenty of clearance to move in or out with a forklift. Like the single door car, they were used to carry heavy components such as engine blocks, transmissions or brake drums in special baskets. You'll still find them in this specialized service across America today. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Pullman-Standard 60' Double-Door Auto Parts Box Car Ready to Run -- Burlington Northern - HO-Scale

A common variation of the Pullman-Standard 60' auto parts box cars was the installation of two eight foot wide doors. This large opening allowed plenty of clearance to move in or out with a forklift. Like the single door car, they were used to carry heavy components such as engine blocks, transmissions or brake drums in special baskets. You'll still find them in this specialized service across America today. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Pullman-Standard 60' Double-Door Auto Parts Box Car Ready to Run -- Santa Fe - HO-Scale

One of the most distinctive cars in service today, the Ortner 100-Ton Aggregate Cars are built for rough service and heavy hauling. Like other three-bay open hoppers, you'll find them hard at work moving limestone, iron ore, gravel, sand and similar materials. But what sets the Ortner apart from the pack is their unique appearance, designed to increase carrying capacity and reduce costs. With their big, square bodies that stand nearly 12' above the rails, they have a look .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(R) 40' Ortner 100-Ton Open Aggregate Hopper Ready to Run 3-Pack -- Florida East Coast - HO-Scale (3)

One of the most distinctive cars in service today, the Ortner 100-Ton Aggregate Cars are built for rough service and heavy hauling. Like other three-bay open hoppers, you'll find them hard at work moving limestone, iron ore, gravel, sand and similar materials. But what sets the Ortner apart from the pack is their unique appearance, designed to increase carrying capacity and reduce costs. With their big, square bodies that stand nearly 12' above the rails, they have a look .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(R) 40' Ortner 100-Ton Open Aggregate Hopper Ready to Run 3-Pack -- Georgetown - HO-Scale (3)

One of the most distinctive cars in service today, the Ortner 100-Ton Aggregate Cars are built for rough service and heavy hauling. Like other three-bay open hoppers, you'll find them hard at work moving limestone, iron ore, gravel, sand and similar materials. But what sets the Ortner apart from the pack is their unique appearance, designed to increase carrying capacity and reduce costs. With their big, square bodies that stand nearly 12' above the rails, they have a look .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(R) 40' Ortner 100-Ton Open Aggregate Hopper Ready to Run 3-Pack -- CSX - HO-Scale (3)

One of the most distinctive cars in service today, the Ortner 100-Ton Aggregate Cars are built for rough service and heavy hauling. Like other three-bay open hoppers, you'll find them hard at work moving limestone, iron ore, gravel, sand and similar materials. But what sets the Ortner apart from the pack is their unique appearance, designed to increase carrying capacity and reduce costs. With their big, square bodies that stand nearly 12' above the rails, they have a look .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(R) 40' Ortner 100-Ton Open Aggregate Hopper Ready to Run 3-Pack -- WC - HO-Scale (3)

Introduced in the 1960s, these models are accurate replicas of the specialized Airslide(R) Covered Hoppers used to haul all types of powdered materials. The prototypes are fitted with a special interior fabric lining and pressurization inlets thatallow compressed air to be blown through the load for faster unloading. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and includes a complete set of add-on wire grab irons; molded drill starter points on the body .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 50' Airslide(R) Covered Hopper - Ready to Run -- Chicago & North Western(TM) (gray) - HO-Scale

Introduced in the 1960s, these models are accurate replicas of the specialized Airslide(R) Covered Hoppers used to haul all types of powdered materials. The prototypes are fitted with a special interior fabric lining and pressurization inlets thatallow compressed air to be blown through the load for faster unloading. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and includes a complete set of add-on wire grab irons; molded drill starter points on the body .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 50' Airslide(R) Covered Hopper - Ready to Run -- Illinois Central Gulf (orange) - HO-Scale

Introduced in the 1960s, these models are accurate replicas of the specialized Airslide(R) Covered Hoppers used to haul all types of powdered materials. The prototypes are fitted with a special interior fabric lining and pressurization inlets thatallow compressed air to be blown through the load for faster unloading. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and includes a complete set of add-on wire grab irons; molded drill starter points on the body .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 50' Airslide(R) Covered Hopper - Ready to Run -- CCLX/CPC International - HO-Scale

Introduced in the 1960s, these models are accurate replicas of the specialized Airslide(R) Covered Hoppers used to haul all types of powdered materials. The prototypes are fitted with a special interior fabric lining and pressurization inlets thatallow compressed air to be blown through the load for faster unloading. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and includes a complete set of add-on wire grab irons; molded drill starter points on the body .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 50' Airslide(R) Covered Hopper - Ready to Run -- GACX (Baby Blue) - HO-Scale

Introduced in the 1960s, these models are accurate replicas of the specialized Airslide(R) Covered Hoppers used to haul all types of powdered materials. The prototypes are fitted with a special interior fabric lining and pressurization inlets thatallow compressed air to be blown through the load for faster unloading. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and includes a complete set of add-on wire grab irons; molded drill starter points on the body .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 50' Airslide(R) Covered Hopper - Ready to Run -- Milwaukee Road (Small Logo) - HO-Scale

Introduced in the 1960s, these models are accurate replicas of the specialized Airslide(R) Covered Hoppers used to haul all types of powdered materials. The prototypes are fitted with a special interior fabric lining and pressurization inlets thatallow compressed air to be blown through the load for faster unloading. This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and includes a complete set of add-on wire grab irons; molded drill starter points on the body .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 50' Airslide(R) Covered Hopper - Ready to Run -- Northern Pacific - HO-Scale

GSC ''Commonwealth'' 54' Flat Cars are workhorses ideally suited for all kinds of service. Introduced in the 1950s, these cars are equally at home hauling lumber, machinery, steel slabs and more. In the 1950s when piggyback service was just becoming popualr, these popular cars were some of the most common flat cars converted for piggyback service because their steel construction was considered strong enough to withstand the strain of carrying trailers. Their 53'-6''-length .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) General Steel Castings (GSC) 54' Flat Car -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

GSC ''Commonwealth'' 54' Flat Cars are workhorses ideally suited for all kinds of service. Introduced in the 1950s, these cars are equally at home hauling lumber, machinery, steel slabs and more. In the 1950s when piggyback service was just becoming popualr, these popular cars were some of the most common flat cars converted for piggyback service because their steel construction was considered strong enough to withstand the strain of carrying trailers. Their 53'-6''-length .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) General Steel Castings (GSC) 54' Flat Car -- Soo Line - HO-Scale

GSC ''Commonwealth'' 54' Flat Cars are workhorses ideally suited for all kinds of service. Introduced in the 1950s, these cars are equally at home hauling lumber, machinery, steel slabs and more. In the 1950s when piggyback service was just becoming popualr, these popular cars were some of the most common flat cars converted for piggyback service because their steel construction was considered strong enough to withstand the strain of carrying trailers. Their 53'-6''-length .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) General Steel Castings (GSC) 54' Flat Car -- Pennsylvania - HO-Scale

GSC ''Commonwealth'' 54' Flat Cars are workhorses ideally suited for all kinds of service. Introduced in the 1950s, these cars are equally at home hauling lumber, machinery, steel slabs and more. In the 1950s when piggyback service was just becoming popualr, these popular cars were some of the most common flat cars converted for piggyback service because their steel construction was considered strong enough to withstand the strain of carrying trailers. Their 53'-6''-length .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) General Steel Castings (GSC) 54' Flat Car -- Union Pacific(R) - HO-Scale

GSC ''Commonwealth'' 54' Flat Cars are workhorses ideally suited for all kinds of service. Introduced in the 1950s, these cars are equally at home hauling lumber, machinery, steel slabs and more. In the 1950s when piggyback service was just becoming popualr, these popular cars were some of the most common flat cars converted for piggyback service because their steel construction was considered strong enough to withstand the strain of carrying trailers. Their 53'-6''-length .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) General Steel Castings (GSC) 54' Flat Car -- Santa Fe - HO-Scale

GSC ''Commonwealth'' 54' Flat Cars are workhorses ideally suited for all kinds of service. Introduced in the 1950s, these cars are equally at home hauling lumber, machinery, steel slabs and more. In the 1950s when piggyback service was just becoming popualr, these popular cars were some of the most common flat cars converted for piggyback service because their steel construction was considered strong enough to withstand the strain of carrying trailers. Their 53'-6''-length .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) General Steel Castings (GSC) 54' Flat Car -- Burlington Northern - HO-Scale

GSC ''Commonwealth'' 54' Flat Cars are workhorses ideally suited for all kinds of service. Introduced in the 1950s, these cars are equally at home hauling lumber, machinery, steel slabs and more. In the 1950s when piggyback service was just becoming popualr, these popular cars were some of the most common flat cars converted for piggyback service because their steel construction was considered strong enough to withstand the strain of carrying trailers. Their 53'-6''-length .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) General Steel Castings (GSC) 54' Flat Car -- Conrail - HO-Scale

GSC ''Commonwealth'' 54' Flat Cars are workhorses ideally suited for all kinds of service. Introduced in the 1950s, these cars are equally at home hauling lumber, machinery, steel slabs and more. In the 1950s when piggyback service was just becoming popualr, these popular cars were some of the most common flat cars converted for piggyback service because their steel construction was considered strong enough to withstand the strain of carrying trailers. Their 53'-6''-length .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) General Steel Castings (GSC) 54' Flat Car -- Southern Pacific(TM) - HO-Scale

GSC ''Commonwealth'' 54' Flat Cars are workhorses ideally suited for all kinds of service. Introduced in the 1950s, these cars are equally at home hauling lumber, machinery, steel slabs and more. In the 1950s when piggyback service was just becoming popualr, these popular cars were some of the most common flat cars converted for piggyback service because their steel construction was considered strong enough to withstand the strain of carrying trailers. Their 53'-6''-length .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) General Steel Castings (GSC) 54' Flat Car -- Northern Pacific - HO-Scale

These very distinctive cars are the railroad equivalent of a dump truck. Designed to carry up to 100 tons, they are fitted with large pneumatic cylinders and side doors, and can dump to the left or right of the tracks. While used primarily in worktrain service for dumping ballast, fill and rip rap, they can also be used in revenue service to carry sand, gravel, cinders, coal, limestone and other loose bulk materials used in industry. This HO Scale model comes fully .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Difco(R) Dump Car Ready to Run-3-Pack -- CSX - HO-Scale (3)