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Model Trains → Freight Cars → HO Scale
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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 -- ATSF - HO-Scale
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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 -- BNSF - HO-Scale
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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
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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
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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
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 50' Airslide(R) Covered Hopper - Ready to Run -- GACX (Baby Blue) - HO-Scale
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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
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 50' Airslide(R) Covered Hopper - Ready to Run -- Northern Pacific - HO-Scale
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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 becomin g 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
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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 becomin g 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
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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 becomin g 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
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