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Model Trains → Freight Cars → HO Scale
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Material Handling Cars (MHCs) are a common sight on many long-distance Amtrak runs. They can be found at the head or rear of the train (the position varies to expedite switching at terminals) handling mail, express packages and baggage. Our model w ill look great in your consist and is based on the current MHC II 1500 Series cars. Ready for service, the model includes separate ladders, GSC trucks as found on the prototype and the correct diagonal panel roof. Working knuckle
...more about the Walthers 60' Material Handling Car (MHC) - Single Car Ready to Run -- Undecorated - HO-Scale
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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 eq uipment. 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
...more about the Walthers 60' Express Box Car Ready to Run -- Undecorated - HO-Scale
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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 eq uipment. 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
...more about the Walthers 60' Express Box Car Ready to Run -- Amtrak(R) - Phase IV Scheme - HO-Scale
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They're not just for passenger trains anymore! With their large size, increased carrying capacity and easy in and out center door, some railroads have acquired these 60' cars (based on Amtrak's 60' Express Box Cars) for freight service. Ideal for h andling light and bulky loads that require protection from the weather, theyre hauling pulp and finished paper products on some lines. A great way to modernize your freight car fleet these models come fully-assembled with a
...more about the Walthers 60' Gunderson Box Car Ready-to-Run -- Norfolk Southern - HO-Scale
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They're not just for passenger trains anymore! With their large size, increased carrying capacity and easy in and out center door, some railroads have acquired these 60' cars (based on Amtrak's 60' Express Box Cars) for freight service. Ideal for h andling light and bulky loads that require protection from the weather, theyre hauling pulp and finished paper products on some lines. A great way to modernize your freight car fleet these models come fully-assembled with a
...more about the Walthers 60' Gunderson Boxcar Ready-to-Run -- International Bridge & Terminal Co - HO-Scale
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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 eq uipment. 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
...more about the Walthers 60' Express Box Car Ready to Run -- Amtrak Phase V - HO-Scale
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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
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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
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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
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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
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