Model Trains

By 1946, the Army's special kitchen cars were no longer needed and were offered for sale. Affordably priced, 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, .....
...more about the Walthers Express Box Car (Rebuilt Troop Kitchen Car) - Assembled -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

Introducing Walthers Gold Line(TM) HO Scale Freight Cars. *Better Operation. *Enhanced Appearance. *Colorful new paint and lettering schemes. *Factory-Assembled. Meet the new Walthers Gold Line HO Scale freight cars, featuring turned metal wheels and McHenry semi-scale knuckle couplers!. These new cars include turned metal wheelsets to enhance their on-track performance and appearance. Plus, each comes with the correct 28, 33 or 36'' diameter wheels matching what's used on .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 41' Ballast Hopper - Ready to Run -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

The hottest innovation in intermodal, these cars carry both trailers and containers. These ready-to-run cars feature authentic paint schemes, diecast bodies, unique car numbers and see-through .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 69' All-Purpose Husky-Stack(R) Intermodal Cars Ready to Run -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

The hottest innovation in intermodal, these cars carry both trailers and containers. These ready-to-run cars feature authentic paint schemes, diecast bodies, unique car numbers and see-through .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) All-Purpose Husky-Stack(R) Intermodal Cars- Ready to Run -- TTX #1 - HO-Scale

The hottest innovation in intermodal, these cars carry both trailers and containers. These ready-to-run cars feature authentic paint schemes, diecast bodies, unique car numbers and see-through .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 69' All-Purpose Husky-Stack(R) Intermodal Cars Ready to Run -- Burlington Northern - HO-Scale

The hottest innovation in intermodal, these cars carry both trailers and containers. These ready-to-run cars feature authentic paint schemes, diecast bodies, unique car numbers and see-through .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 69' All-Purpose Husky-Stack(R) Intermodal Cars Ready to Run -- Norfolk Southern - HO-Scale

The hottest innovation in intermodal, these cars carry both trailers and containers. These ready-to-run cars feature authentic paint schemes, diecast bodies, unique car numbers and see-through .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 69' All-Purpose Husky-Stack(R) Intermodal Ready to Run -- TTX #2 - Single Car - HO-Scale

Expand mining or steel mill operations in minutes with these models! With the shift from raw ore to taconite production, railroads found the marble-size pellets were lighter and more could be carried in a car. Older ore jennies were rebuilt with short side and end extensions to increase their carrying capacity and some roads combined four cars into one, by connecting the intermediate cars with drawbars. Sporting authentic paint jobs and extensions, these models fill an .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Taconite Ore Car 12-Pack Ready to Run -- Great Northern - HO-Scale (12)

Palletized shipments of perishables led to the introduction of this class in the early 1960s. The interior is fitted with restraints, which hold the loads securely and protect them against damage caused by slack action. To speed loading times, 10'6'' plug doors are used, providing easier access for forklifts. These cars also carry electronic items, furniture, paper, machinery and other temperature-sensitive cargo. Walthers Classic Kits bring back the fun and economy of kit .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) Fruit Growers Express 50' Insulated Box Car -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

Palletized shipments of perishables led to the introduction of this class in the early 1960s. The interior is fitted with restraints, which hold the loads securely and protect them against damage caused by slack action. To speed loading times, 10'6'' plug doors are used, providing easier access for forklifts. These cars also carry electronic items, furniture, paper, machinery and other temperature-sensitive cargo. Walthers Classic Kits bring back the fun and economy of kit .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) Fruit Growers Express 50' Insulated Box Car -- Fruit Growers Express - HO-Scale

Palletized shipments of perishables led to the introduction of this class in the early 1960s. The interior is fitted with restraints, which hold the loads securely and protect them against damage caused by slack action. To speed loading times, 10'6'' plug doors are used, providing easier access for forklifts. These cars also carry electronic items, furniture, paper, machinery and other temperature-sensitive cargo. Walthers Classic Kits bring back the fun and economy of kit .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) Fruit Growers Express 50' Insulated Box Car -- Union Pacific(R) - HO-Scale

Palletized shipments of perishables led to the introduction of this class in the early 1960s. The interior is fitted with restraints, which hold the loads securely and protect them against damage caused by slack action. To speed loading times, 10'6'' plug doors are used, providing easier access for forklifts. These cars also carry electronic items, furniture, paper, machinery and other temperature-sensitive cargo. Walthers Classic Kits bring back the fun and economy of kit .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) Fruit Growers Express 50' Insulated Box Car -- Denver & Rio Grande Western(TM) - HO-Scale

Palletized shipments of perishables led to the introduction of this class in the early 1960s. The interior is fitted with restraints, which hold the loads securely and protect them against damage caused by slack action. To speed loading times, 10'6'' plug doors are used, providing easier access for forklifts. These cars also carry electronic items, furniture, paper, machinery and other temperature-sensitive cargo. Walthers Classic Kits bring back the fun and economy of kit .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) Fruit Growers Express 50' Insulated Box Car -- Burlington Northern - HO-Scale

Palletized shipments of perishables led to the introduction of this class in the early 1960s. The interior is fitted with restraints, which hold the loads securely and protect them against damage caused by slack action. To speed loading times, 10'6'' plug doors are used, providing easier access for forklifts. These cars also carry electronic items, furniture, paper, machinery and other temperature-sensitive cargo. Walthers Classic Kits bring back the fun and economy of kit .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) Fruit Growers Express 50' Insulated Box Car -- Chicago & North Western(TM) - HO-Scale

Palletized shipments of perishables led to the introduction of this class in the early 1960s. The interior is fitted with restraints, which hold the loads securely and protect them against damage caused by slack action. To speed loading times, 10'6'' plug doors are used, providing easier access for forklifts. These cars also carry electronic items, furniture, paper, machinery and other temperature-sensitive cargo. Walthers Classic Kits bring back the fun and economy of kit .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) Fruit Growers Express 50' Insulated Box Car -- CSX Transportation (blue, yellow) - HO-Scale

Palletized shipments of perishables led to the introduction of this class in the early 1960s. The interior is fitted with restraints, which hold the loads securely and protect them against damage caused by slack action. To speed loading times, 10'6'' plug doors are used, providing easier access for forklifts. These cars also carry electronic items, furniture, paper, machinery and other temperature-sensitive cargo. Walthers Classic Kits bring back the fun and economy of kit .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) Fruit Growers Express 50' Insulated Box Car -- Conrail - HO-Scale

Palletized shipments of perishables led to the introduction of this class in the early 1960s. The interior is fitted with restraints, which hold the loads securely and protect them against damage caused by slack action. To speed loading times, 10'6'' plug doors are used, providing easier access for forklifts. These cars also carry electronic items, furniture, paper, machinery and other temperature-sensitive cargo. Walthers Classic Kits bring back the fun and economy of kit .....
...more about the Walthers Classic Kits(TM) Fruit Growers Express 50' Insulated Box Car -- Golden West - HO-Scale

Over half of all new autos make their first long trip by train, riding in enclosed tri-level auto rack cars. Since autos are smaller and shorter than trucks or vans, the third deck increases carrying capacity; usually 15 mid-size or 18 compact cars make up a full load. As some of the longest and tallest equipment in operation, tunnels, bridges or other obstructions can present routing problems that require detours. To avoid this, a modified tri-level design was introduced .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Thrall 89' Tri-level Enclosed Auto Carrier-Assembled -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

Over half of all new autos make their first long trip by train, riding in enclosed tri-level auto rack cars. Since autos are smaller and shorter than trucks or vans, the third deck increases carrying capacity; usually 15 mid-size or 18 compact cars make up a full load. As some of the longest and tallest equipment in operation, tunnels, bridges or other obstructions can present routing problems that require detours. To avoid this, a modified tri-level design was introduced .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 89' Tri Level Enclosed Auto Carrier-Assembled -- Norfolk Southern - HO-Scale

Over half of all new autos make their first long trip by train, riding in enclosed tri-level auto rack cars. Since autos are smaller and shorter than trucks or vans, the third deck increases carrying capacity; usually 15 mid-size or 18 compact cars make up a full load. As some of the longest and tallest equipment in operation, tunnels, bridges or other obstructions can present routing problems that require detours. To avoid this, a modified tri-level design was introduced .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 89' Tri-level Enclosed Auto Carrier-Assembled -- TTX (new scheme w/TTX rack) - HO-Scale

Over half of all new autos make their first long trip by train, riding in enclosed tri-level auto rack cars. Since autos are smaller and shorter than trucks or vans, the third deck increases carrying capacity; usually 15 mid-size or 18 compact cars make up a full load. As some of the longest and tallest equipment in operation, tunnels, bridges or other obstructions can present routing problems that require detours. To avoid this, a modified tri-level design was introduced .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 89' Tri-level Enclosed Auto Carrier-Assembled -- Union Pacific (''We Will Deliver'' slogan) - HO-Scale

Introducing Walthers Gold Line(TM) HO Scale Freight Cars. *Better Operation *Enhanced Appearance *Colorful new paint and lettering schemes *Factory-Assembled. Meet the new Walthers Gold Line HO Scale freight cars, featuring turned metal wheels andMcHenry semi-scale knuckle couplers!. These new cars include turned metal wheelsets to enhance their on-track performance and appearance. Plus, each comes with the correct 28, 33 or 36'' diameter wheels matching what's used on the .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Tri-Level Enclosed Auto Carrier - Assembled -- St. Louis-San Francisco ''Frisco'' - HO-Scale

Introducing Walthers Gold Line(TM) HO Scale Freight Cars. *Better Operation *Enhanced Appearance *Colorful new paint and lettering schemes *Factory-Assembled. Meet the new Walthers Gold Line HO Scale freight cars, featuring turned metal wheels andMcHenry semi-scale knuckle couplers!. These new cars include turned metal wheelsets to enhance their on-track performance and appearance. Plus, each comes with the correct 28, 33 or 36'' diameter wheels matching what's used on the .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Tri-Level Enclosed Auto Carrier - Assembled -- CP Rail - HO-Scale

Introducing Walthers Gold Line(TM) HO Scale Freight Cars. *Better Operation *Enhanced Appearance *Colorful new paint and lettering schemes *Factory-Assembled. Meet the new Walthers Gold Line HO Scale freight cars, featuring turned metal wheels andMcHenry semi-scale knuckle couplers!. These new cars include turned metal wheelsets to enhance their on-track performance and appearance. Plus, each comes with the correct 28, 33 or 36'' diameter wheels matching what's used on the .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Tri-Level Enclosed Auto Carrier - Assembled -- Santa Fe - HO-Scale

Introducing Walthers Gold Line(TM) HO Scale Freight Cars. *Better Operation *Enhanced Appearance *Colorful new paint and lettering schemes *Factory-Assembled. Meet the new Walthers Gold Line HO Scale freight cars, featuring turned metal wheels andMcHenry semi-scale knuckle couplers!. These new cars include turned metal wheelsets to enhance their on-track performance and appearance. Plus, each comes with the correct 28, 33 or 36'' diameter wheels matching what's used on the .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Tri-Level Enclosed Auto Carrier - Assembled -- Burlington Northern Santa Fe (black & white herald) - HO-Scale

Introducing Walthers Gold Line(TM) HO Scale Freight Cars. *Better Operation *Enhanced Appearance *Colorful new paint and lettering schemes *Factory-Assembled. Meet the new Walthers Gold Line HO Scale freight cars, featuring turned metal wheels andMcHenry semi-scale knuckle couplers!. These new cars include turned metal wheelsets to enhance their on-track performance and appearance. Plus, each comes with the correct 28, 33 or 36'' diameter wheels matching what's used on the .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Tri-Level Enclosed Auto Carrier - Assembled -- Chicago & North Western (Box Car Red) - HO-Scale

Introducing Walthers Gold Line(TM) HO Scale Freight Cars. *Better Operation *Enhanced Appearance *Colorful new paint and lettering schemes *Factory-Assembled. Meet the new Walthers Gold Line HO Scale freight cars, featuring turned metal wheels andMcHenry semi-scale knuckle couplers!. These new cars include turned metal wheelsets to enhance their on-track performance and appearance. Plus, each comes with the correct 28, 33 or 36'' diameter wheels matching what's used on the .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Tri-Level Enclosed Auto Carrier - Assembled -- Chessie/Chesapeake & Ohio - HO-Scale

Introducing Walthers Gold Line(TM) HO Scale Freight Cars. *Better Operation *Enhanced Appearance *Colorful new paint and lettering schemes *Factory-Assembled. Meet the new Walthers Gold Line HO Scale freight cars, featuring turned metal wheels andMcHenry semi-scale knuckle couplers!. These new cars include turned metal wheelsets to enhance their on-track performance and appearance. Plus, each comes with the correct 28, 33 or 36'' diameter wheels matching what's used on the .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Tri-Level Enclosed Auto Carrier - Assembled -- Kansas City Southern - HO-Scale

Introducing Walthers Gold Line(TM) HO Scale Freight Cars. *Better Operation *Enhanced Appearance *Colorful new paint and lettering schemes *Factory-Assembled. Meet the new Walthers Gold Line HO Scale freight cars, featuring turned metal wheels andMcHenry semi-scale knuckle couplers!. These new cars include turned metal wheelsets to enhance their on-track performance and appearance. Plus, each comes with the correct 28, 33 or 36'' diameter wheels matching what's used on the .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Tri-Level Enclosed Auto Carrier - Assembled -- Union Pacific (SSW or SP reporting marks) - HO-Scale

Over half of all new autos make their first long trip by train, riding in enclosed tri-level auto rack cars. Since autos are smaller and shorter than trucks or vans, the third deck increases carrying capacity; usually 15 mid-size or 18 compact cars make up a full load. As some of the longest and tallest equipment in operation, tunnels, bridges or other obstructions can present routing problems that require detours. To avoid this, a modified tri-level design was introduced .....
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Tri-Level Enclosed Auto Carrier Ready to Run -- Illinois Central Gulf - HO-Scale