Prototype: 3 four-axle 40-foot US flat cars for the American railroad Western Maryland. Used to transport logs. The cars look as they did in the Forties.
Model: The flat cars are constructed of a mix of metal and plastic. The car floors include separately mounted air tanks and brake lines. Brake wheels and separately applied grab irons are mounted on the car bodies. Separately mounted stakes that can be installed on the cars are included in a flat package with each car. Each flat car includes a removable load of logs, fixed in place using magnets. There are standard NEM coupler pockets with guide mechanisms. All the cars have different car numbers and are individually packaged. There is also a master package. Length per flat car approximately 15 cm / 5-7/8". AC wheelset E700150.
Highlights
- New tooling for a four-axle 40-foot US flat car.
- Removable log load fixed in place on the flat cars using magnets.
- US freight cars to go with the new tooling for the US gear drive Shay design steam locomotive.
- Different car numbers.
