Walthers Model Trains

In late 1957, Canadian National introduced a new design and a new concept with its specialized Automobile Double Deck Transporter. Borrowing a page from the automobile box cars of the past, the design allowed new autos to be shipped securely under cover and loaded or unloaded quickly through end doors. What set them apart was the 75' length and the fixed interior loading racks. (Evidence suggests this design may have later influenced the development of high-cube box cars as
...more about the Walthers 75' Auto Carrier - Ready-to-Run Single Car -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

In late 1957, Canadian National introduced a new design and a new concept with its specialized Automobile Double Deck Transporter. Borrowing a page from the automobile box cars of the past, the design allowed new autos to be shipped securely under cover and loaded or unloaded quickly through end doors. What set them apart was the 75' length and the fixed interior loading racks. (Evidence suggests this design may have later influenced the development of high-cube box cars as
...more about the Walthers 75' Auto Carrier - Ready-to-Run Single Car -- Amtrak(R) - Phase III (Short Ladders, Optional Roofwalk) - HO-Scale

In late 1957, Canadian National introduced a new design and a new concept with its specialized Automobile Double Deck Transporter. Borrowing a page from the automobile box cars of the past, the design allowed new autos to be shipped securely under cover and loaded or unloaded quickly through end doors. What set them apart was the 75' length and the fixed interior loading racks. (Evidence suggests this design may have later influenced the development of high-cube box cars as
...more about the Walthers 75' Auto Carrier - Ready-to-Run Single Car -- Amtrak(R) - Phase IV (Short Ladders, Optional Roofwalk) - HO-Scale

In late 1957, Canadian National introduced a new design and a new concept with its specialized Automobile Double Deck Transporter. Borrowing a page from the automobile box cars of the past, the design allowed new autos to be shipped securely under cover and loaded or unloaded quickly through end doors. What set them apart was the 75' length and the fixed interior loading racks. (Evidence suggests this design may have later influenced the development of high-cube box cars as
...more about the Walthers 75' Auto Carrier - Ready-to-Run Single Car -- Canadian National (Tall Ladders & Roofwalk) - HO-Scale

In late 1957, Canadian National introduced a new design and a new concept with its specialized Automobile Double Deck Transporter. Borrowing a page from the automobile box cars of the past, the design allowed new autos to be shipped securely under cover and loaded or unloaded quickly through end doors. What set them apart was the 75' length and the fixed interior loading racks. (Evidence suggests this design may have later influenced the development of high-cube box cars as
...more about the Walthers 75' Auto Carrier - Ready-to-Run Single Car -- Auto Train Corporation (Short & Tall Ladders, Roofwalk) - HO-Scale

Rushing priority perishables between stations, express reefers were found at the front of the fastest passenger runs as well as on specialized mail and express trains. And when some highly perishable crops such as strawberries were in season, solid trains of express reefers were run, often as second sections of the most important passenger trains. Walthers is proud to roll out an all-new Express Reefer that's right at home with your flagship streamliners. Based on a series
...more about the Walthers 50' Railway Express Agency Riveted Steel Express Reefer (Ready to Run) -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

Rushing priority perishables between stations, express reefers were found at the front of the fastest passenger runs as well as on specialized mail and express trains. And when some highly perishable crops such as strawberries were in season, solid trains of express reefers were run, often as second sections of the most important passenger trains. Walthers is proud to roll out an all-new Express Reefer that's right at home with your flagship streamliners. Based on a series
...more about the Walthers 50' Railway Express Agency Riveted Steel Express Reefer (Ready to Run) -- Railway Express Agency (Hunter Green w/full name herald) - HO-Scale

Rushing priority perishables between stations, express reefers were found at the front of the fastest passenger runs as well as on specialized mail and express trains. And when some highly perishable crops such as strawberries were in season, solid trains of express reefers were run, often as second sections of the most important passenger trains. Walthers is proud to roll out an all-new Express Reefer that's right at home with your flagship streamliners. Based on a series
...more about the Walthers 50' Railway Express Agency Riveted Steel Express Reefer (Ready to Run) -- Railway Express Agency Express (Hunter Green w/REA logo herald) - HO-Scale

Rushing priority perishables between stations, express reefers were found at the front of the fastest passenger runs as well as on specialized mail and express trains. And when some highly perishable crops such as strawberries were in season, solid trains of express reefers were run, often as second sections of the most important passenger trains. Walthers is proud to roll out an all-new Express Reefer that's right at home with your flagship streamliners. Based on a series
...more about the Walthers 50' Railway Express Agency Riveted Steel Express Reefer (Ready to Run) -- Railway Express Agency Express (Chromate Green w/REA logo herald) - HO-Scale

Rushing priority perishables between stations, express reefers were found at the front of the fastest passenger runs as well as on specialized mail and express trains. And when some highly perishable crops such as strawberries were in season, solid trains of express reefers were run, often as second sections of the most important passenger trains. Walthers is proud to roll out an all-new Express Reefer that's right at home with your flagship streamliners. Based on a series
...more about the Walthers 50' Railway Express Agency Riveted Steel Express Reefer (Ready to Run) -- Santa Fe - HO-Scale

Rushing priority perishables between stations, express reefers were found at the front of the fastest passenger runs as well as on specialized mail and express trains. And when some highly perishable crops such as strawberries were in season, solid trains of express reefers were run, often as second sections of the most important passenger trains. Walthers is proud to roll out an all-new Express Reefer that's right at home with your flagship streamliners. Based on a series
...more about the Walthers 50' Railway Express Agency Riveted Steel Express Reefer (Ready to Run) -- Great Northern - HO-Scale

Rushing priority perishables between stations, express reefers were found at the front of the fastest passenger runs as well as on specialized mail and express trains. And when some highly perishable crops such as strawberries were in season, solid trains of express reefers were run, often as second sections of the most important passenger trains. Walthers is proud to roll out an all-new Express Reefer that's right at home with your flagship streamliners. Based on a series
...more about the Walthers 50' Railway Express Agency Riveted Steel Express Reefer (Ready to Run) -- Atlantic Coast Line - HO-Scale

Rushing priority perishables between stations, express reefers were found at the front of the fastest passenger runs as well as on specialized mail and express trains. And when some highly perishable crops such as strawberries were in season, solid trains of express reefers were run, often as second sections of the most important passenger trains. Walthers is proud to roll out an all-new Express Reefer that's right at home with your flagship streamliners. Based on a series
...more about the Walthers 50' Railway Express Agency Riveted Steel Express Reefer (Ready to Run) -- San Luis Central #515 - HO-Scale

Rushing priority perishables between stations, express reefers were found at the front of the fastest passenger runs as well as on specialized mail and express trains. And when some highly perishable crops such as strawberries were in season, solid trains of express reefers were run, often as second sections of the most important passenger trains. Walthers is proud to roll out an all-new Express Reefer that's right at home with your flagship streamliners. Based on a series
...more about the Walthers 50' Railway Express Agency Riveted Steel Express Reefer (Ready to Run) -- Santa Fe #5011 - HO-Scale

Rushing priority perishables between stations, express reefers were found at the front of the fastest passenger runs as well as on specialized mail and express trains. And when some highly perishable crops such as strawberries were in season, solid trains of express reefers were run, often as second sections of the most important passenger trains. Walthers is proud to roll out an all-new Express Reefer that's right at home with your flagship streamliners. Based on a series
...more about the Walthers 50' Railway Express Agency Riveted Steel Express Reefer (Ready to Run) -- Railway Express Agency (Striped Scheme) #6104 - HO-Scale

Lumber has always been difficult to ship by rail. Box cars provide protection but are hard to load and unload. Flat cars eliminate those problems, but loads have to be tarped to protect them from the weather. In 1967, Thrall created the All-Door Bo x Car. Equipped with four large doors, this provided a 25' 7.5m opening for easy handling, while loads remained completely enclosed in transit. Our ready-to-run cars are packed with detail and painted for a variety of private
...more about the Walthers 56' Thrall All-Door Box Car - Single Car (Ready to Run) -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

Lumber has always been one of the most difficult loads to carry by rail. Box cars were typically used to provide protection from the weather. But small doors and large loads made loading and unloading an expensive, time-consuming chore. Flat cars e liminated the loading problem, but loads had to be tarped to protect them. In 1967, Thrall took the best of both ideas and created a unique car that would solve these problems. The All-Door Box Car had no true sidewalls, but was
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 56' Thrall All-Door Box Car - Single Car (Ready to Run) -- Lignum - HO-Scale

Lumber has always been one of the most difficult loads to carry by rail. Box cars were typically used to provide protection from the weather. But small doors and large loads made loading and unloading an expensive, time-consuming chore. Flat cars e liminated the loading problem, but loads had to be tarped to protect them. In 1967, Thrall took the best of both ideas and created a unique car that would solve these problems. The All-Door Box Car had no true sidewalls, but was
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 56' Thrall All-Door Box Car - Single Car (Ready to Run) -- Netherlands Overseas - HO-Scale

Lumber has always been one of the most difficult loads to carry by rail. Box cars were typically used to provide protection from the weather. But small doors and large loads made loading and unloading an expensive, time-consuming chore. Flat cars e liminated the loading problem, but loads had to be tarped to protect them. In 1967, Thrall took the best of both ideas and created a unique car that would solve these problems. The All-Door Box Car had no true sidewalls, but was
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 56' Thrall All-Door Box Car - Single Car (Ready to Run) -- FURX - HO-Scale

Lumber has always been one of the most difficult loads to carry by rail. Box cars were typically used to provide protection from the weather. But small doors and large loads made loading and unloading an expensive, time-consuming chore. Flat cars e liminated the loading problem, but loads had to be tarped to protect them. In 1967, Thrall took the best of both ideas and created a unique car that would solve these problems. The All-Door Box Car had no true sidewalls, but was
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 56' Thrall All-Door Box Car - Single Car (Ready to Run) -- Thrall Demonstrator - HO-Scale

Lumber has always been one of the most difficult loads to carry by rail. Box cars were typically used to provide protection from the weather. But small doors and large loads made loading and unloading an expensive, time-consuming chore. Flat cars e liminated the loading problem, but loads had to be tarped to protect them. In 1967, Thrall took the best of both ideas and created a unique car that would solve these problems. The All-Door Box Car had no true sidewalls, but was
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 56' Thrall All-Door Box Car Ready to Run -- Spokane Moulding - HO-Scale

Lumber has always been one of the most difficult loads to carry by rail. Box cars were typically used to provide protection from the weather. But small doors and large loads made loading and unloading an expensive, time-consuming chore. Flat cars e liminated the loading problem, but loads had to be tarped to protect them. In 1967, Thrall took the best of both ideas and created a unique car that would solve these problems. The All-Door Box Car had no true sidewalls, but was
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 56' Thrall All-Door Box Car Ready to Run -- Chandler - HO-Scale

Lumber has always been one of the most difficult loads to carry by rail. Box cars were typically used to provide protection from the weather. But small doors and large loads made loading and unloading an expensive, time-consuming chore. Flat cars e liminated the loading problem, but loads had to be tarped to protect them. In 1967, Thrall took the best of both ideas and created a unique car that would solve these problems. The All-Door Box Car had no true sidewalls, but was
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 56' Thrall All-Door Box Car Ready to Run -- St. Regis - HO-Scale

Lumber has always been one of the most difficult loads to carry by rail. Box cars were typically used to provide protection from the weather. But small doors and large loads made loading and unloading an expensive, time-consuming chore. Flat cars e liminated the loading problem, but loads had to be tarped to protect them. In 1967, Thrall took the best of both ideas and created a unique car that would solve these problems. The All-Door Box Car had no true sidewalls, but was
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 56' Thrall All-Door Box Car Ready to Run -- MacMillan Bloedel - 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 simila r 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(TM) 40' Ortner 100-Ton Open Aggregate Hopper Ready to Run Single Car -- Undecorated - 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 simila r 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(TM) 40' Ortner 100-Ton Open Aggregate Hopper Ready to Run Single Car -- CSX - 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 simila r 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(TM) 40' Ortner 100-Ton Open Aggregate Hopper Ready to Run Single Car -- Conrail - 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 simila r 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(TM) 40' Ortner 100-Ton Open Aggregate Hopper Ready to Run Single Car -- Florida East Coast (red, white) - 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 simila r 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(TM) 40' Ortner 100-Ton Open Aggregate Hopper Ready-to-Run Single Car -- Algoma Central - HO-Scale

Bigger is the key word to profitability for today's railroads, and these extra-tall box cars help pay the bills on many lines. Designed to handle paper rolls 10' or more in diameter (now used for magazine and newspaper production), these cars are a frequent sight alongside paper mills and printing plants as well as in passing trains. They'll look great alongside George Roberts Printing (933-3046), or if space is at a premium Variety Printing (933-3161), as well as Superior
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Gunderson High-Cube Paper-Service Box Car Ready to Run -- Undecorated - HO-Scale