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Introducing Walthers Gold LineTM HO Scale Freight Cars
Milwaukee, Wis. -- Walthers announces the Gold Line Series of freight cars in
HO Scale. These new cars will be delivered September 2004 through January
2005.
The Gold Line freight cars are factory assembled and feature:
- Turned metal wheels;
- McHenry® knuckle couplers;
- Colorful new paint and lettering schemes; and
- Add-on grab irons with select models
These new cars are now equipped with 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 actual equipment.
Closer in size and shape to the couplers used on the prototypes, these new
McHenry® couplers take Walthers Gold Line freight cars to a new level of
realism. Knuckles come molded in realistic color and feature durable metal
springs in place of "plastic fingers." And for modelers who demand the
ultimate in realism, select Walthers Gold Line cars include a complete set of
preformed add-on wire grab irons. Molded-in drill starter points on each
body make them easy to install.
Coupled with fine details and authentic paint schemes, these new models are
a must-have for any railroad that moves freight!
Car Types:
Ore Car 12-Packs
Delivery: Sept 2004
Based on Great Lakes "Minnesota" cars that served the Missabe range. Equally
at home in iron mines or mills, many are still used. Set includes 12 new
numbers.
Roadnames: DM&IR; UP
$79.98
Cushion Coil Car 3-Packs (Limited-Run)
Delivery: Sept 2004
Classified as both gondolas and flat cars, coil cars feature a "V"-shaped
cradle in place of the usual floor. On the prototypes, adjustable retainers
hold the coils in place. A cushion underframe helps prevent end-to-end load
shifting.
Includes add-on grab irons.
Roadnames: EJ&E; CNW
$59.98
Ballast Hopper
Delivery: Sept/Oct 2004
Expand your maintenance fleet in minutes. Choose a three-pack with matching
cars in different numbers; and we're rerunning the undecorated single car
too.
Roadnames: UP;
CSX;
ATSF;
CR;
BNSF;
CNW;
SP;
Amtrak®;
MILW;
CN;
SOO;
CP
3-Packs, $39.98; Undecorated Single Car, $11.98
Centerbeam Flat Car
Delivery: Oct 2004
Perfect for moving loads from sawmills to small town lumberyards, these cars
feature the correct "Opera Window" or standard center beam to match their
prototype.
Roadnames: BC Rail - Opera;
NOKL - Standard;
CBRY - Opera;
TSE -- Standard
Single Cars, $21.98 Each; Limited-Run 2-Packs, $39.98
16,000-Gallon Tank Car
Delivery: Nov/Dec 2004
A favorite of the chemical and paper industries, these cars haul kaolin clay
slurries to paper mills, fuel additives to refineries, and food additives to
processing plants.
Includes add-on grab irons.
Roadnames:
Procor (SHLX) Optimiser;
UCLX (black);
Omya (UTLX);
GATX (Caustic Soda);
Cargill (old logo);
Georgia Marble (HARX)
Single Cars, $21.98 Each; Limited-Run 2-Packs, $39.98
23,000-Gallon Tank Car
Delivery: Nov/Dec 2004
These large cars haul various oils, asphalt, kerosene, alcohol, feed
additives and other liquids for multiple industries.
Includes add-on grab irons.
Roadnames: Terra;
United States Army;
Darling (UTLX);
Shell Oil Company (SCMX);
Celtran, Inc. (CELX);
NGO-Chemical (UTLX)
Single Cars, $21.98 Each; Limited-Run 2-Packs, $39.98
Tri-Level Auto Carrier
Delivery: Dec 2004/Jan 2005
In service with most major roads, these big freight cars can be found in the
staging areas of auto assembly plants.
Roadnames: Frisco;
CP Rail;
ATSF;
BNSF (B&W logo);
CNW (Box Car Red);
C&O (Chessie);
Kansas City Southern;
UP (SSW or SP reporting marks)
Single Cars, $25.98 Each; Limited-Run 2-Packs, $49.98
The new Walthers Gold Line freight cars will be available starting in
September. For more information on the series, or to locate a dealer, visit
Walthers on the Internet at www.walthers.com. Call 414-527-0770 or write
Walthers, PO Box 3039, Milwaukee, WI 53201-3039.
CSX proprietary marks used by permission of CSX Transportation, Inc.
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