Milwaukee, Wis. - Walthers announces new Tri-Level Enclosed Auto Carriers will join the Gold Line™ selection of HO Scale freight cars in January 2008. Available as single cars and in limited-run two packs with three different numbers for each roadname, modelers will be able to quickly and easily build a fleet of these common prototypes.
As growing numbers of imported automobiles arrived in America, railroads found themselves in need of more tri-level auto racks to handle the increase in business. At the same time intermodal traffic was rapidly switching from trailers to containers and well cars, making many older 89' flat cars available for conversions. Many of these were newer flush deck cars, which could easily be fitted with enclosed auto racks and the smaller 28" wheels used to increase overhead clearance. Today, many of these cars are still going strong.
Based on these common conversions, Walthers newest Tri-Level Enclosed Auto Carriers are right at home on contemporary railroads. The models come fully assembled with working knuckle couplers and metal RP-25 wheels. Superdetailing is easy, as Walthers includes a set of modeler-applied, formed wire grab irons, and handy drill starter points are molded on the body.
Single Cars $25.98:
932-4884 UP† ("Building America" slogan)
932-4885 BNSF (2005 "Powerbar" Logo)
932-4886 GTW (Blue)
932-4887 NS
932-4888 CR
Limited-Run Two-Packs $49.98:
932-24884 UP† ("Building America" slogan)
932-24885 BNSF (2005 "Powerbar" Logo)
932-24886 GTW (Blue)
932-24887 NS
932-24888 CR
The Gold Line Tri-level Enclosed Auto Carriers are scheduled to arrive in January. For more information on Walthers Gold Line Freight Cars or to locate a dealer, visit Walthers on the Internet at www.walthers.com. Call 414-527-0770 or write Walthers, P.O. Box 3039, Milwaukee, WI 53201-3039.
†Union Pacific licensed product.
