Walthers Rolling Stock
Gold Line(TM) 81' 4-Truck Depressed Center Flat Car - Assembled - 2-Pack
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KRL (red, white)
Walthers Part # 932-240902, p. 168 Walthers 2010 HO Scale Reference
HO scale, $69.98, currently in stock at Walthers
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Big Cars for Big Loads
When large and heavy loads need to be moved long distances railroads are
often the best choice for the job. These loads are often tall enough that
they wouldn't pass safely under bridges or other obstacles if carried on
conventional flat cars. To provide extra clearance, railroads use
heavy-duty, depressed center flat cars. The lower center deck provides
several inches of extra clearance, and since the cargo does not have to be
lifted as high, loading and unloading is easier. Weight is also a factor,
so load limits (combined weight of the car and cargo) approach 200 tons.
The car itself is made of high-strength, low-alloy steels to conserve
weight, which is spread over numerous support members. The most visible are
the two high-capacity, four-axle trucks at the ends of the car. Each pair
is connected by a span bolster, which pivots on the bolster located on the
car body. This spreads the weight over eight axles to help prevent
overloading. With almost no room below the car, separate air and handbrakes
for each pair of trucks are carried on platforms at the ends.
Fully assembled and ready for service, features include a die cast
metal body for outstanding performance. One of the most common loads for
cars of this type are large electrical transformers, which can be modeled
using the Cornerstone Series(R) Transformer kit (#933-3126), sold
separately.
Single Cars
TTX
KRL
WECX
PHMX
PTOX
Limited-Run 2-Packs
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KRL
WECX
PHMX
PTOX
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