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Model Trains → Freight Cars → HO Scale
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Features: * 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 provides easy access to the interior. * These cars can still be seen moving in priority trains to and from America's auto assembly plants. * This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assem
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Pullman-Standard 60' Single-Door Auto Parts Box Car RTR -- Union Pacific(R) - HO-Scale
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Features: * 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 that allow 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 simplify installation. McHenry(R) near-scale working knuckle couplers and free-rolling trucks with RP-25 metal wheelsets round out each car.
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 50' Airslide(R) Covered Hopper - Ready to Run -- Milwaukee Road (Small Logo) - HO-Scale
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Features: * National Steel Car 53' Single-Unit Well Cars are among the largest platforms on the rails. Railroads use singe-unit cars when there arent enough containers to fill a three-unit, drawbar-connected well car. In some markets, a smaller car is a better choice for shippers, so TTX now operates stand-alone cars derived from the original three-unit cars. * Walthers HO Scale 53' Stand-Alone Well Car is based on this latest design. Fully assembled and ready for service, its diecast body provides plenty of weight for good performance. Factory-applied plastic details and working knuckle couplers at each end complete these realistic replicas.
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Single Unit Well Car Assembled -- TTX #655058 - HO-Scale
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Features: * Build Head-end Traffic on your HO Passenger Trains. * By 1946, the Army's special troop sleepers were no longer needed and were offered for sale. Affordably priced and originally based on standard box car designs, they required only minor modification for civilian use as 50' box cars. But since they were equipped for high-speed passenger service, they could easily be converted to other roles. * Many were remodeled with plated-over windows and vents, new side doors and a fresh coat of paint. In service, they handled baggage, mail and express shipments. Many led long lives, remaining in use until the late 1960s with a few running on work trains into the 1980s. *
...more about the Walthers Express Box Car (Rebuilt Troop Sleeper) - Assembled -- Erie Lackawanna - HO-Scale
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Features: * Amtrak handles more bulk mail and packages than ever and many of today's trains now include these specialized freight haulers in the consist. Purpose-built for the job starting in 1996, the cars are fitted with high speed brakes and other Amtrak equipment. While they can carry more than Material Handling Cars (MHCs), they are not equipped with head-end power couplings and are always hauled at the rear of the train. * Modernize your Amtrak Superliner II, Amfleet and Horizon Fleet long- distance trains in minutes with these HO Scale models. Each comes fully assembled and includes separately applied door latch bars, ladders and door release wheels. Working knuckle
...more about the Walthers 60' Express Box Car Ready to Run -- Amtrak(R) Silver Scheme - HO-Scale
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